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Tim Cox knows the routine, or the lack of it, now his water has failed about 20 times in three years.
The children cannot shower, there is no drinking water, clothes will not be washed today.
At least this time when the main water pipe exploded on Severn St, Island Bay, Wellington, Sunday morning coffee had been made.
Cox and his family moved to Severn St three years ago. The first few times the water was shut off due to plumbing problems, that was fine, he said.
“Now it’s just a joke.”
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He thought Wellington Water was fixing the pipes, but then the shutdown occurred, and now he wasn’t sure if the repairs were ever going to get done.
Tom Hunt / Stuff
Tim Cox’s clothes won’t be ready today after a pipe broke on Severn St, Wellington.
The worst thing was not knowing how long he would be without water.
He followed Wellington Water on Twitter, but there were no leads there on Sunday morning, nor was it on the Wellington Water website.
Tom Hunt / Stuff
Children cannot shower, no running water, no laundry today for some Severn St. residents in Wellington.
Wellington City Council posted a tweet Sunday morning saying there was an explosion in the main pipe and odd numbered houses on Severn St would be without water for up to five hours on Sunday.
Wellington City Councilor Fleur Fitzsimons contacted Wellington Water CEO Colin Crampton on Sunday seeking answers and information.
“This is a pipe that I understand was recently repaired.
“There have been constant disruptions and delays for the residents of Severn St and the surrounding area.
“This community has really endured the brunt of the faulty plumbing and deserves better.”
Monique Ford / Stuff
Councilmember Fleur Fitzsimons wants answers after multiple pipe failures on Severn St, Island Bay.
Wellington Water said the pipe had not actually been repaired, but that work was due to begin in October.
Advanced work was already underway on Severn St and nearby streets.
The problem had been isolated in 25 homes by noon.
The pipeline was expected to be repaired by 6pm.
Bottled water was available on the spot for those who needed it.
