Water Supply to Halt for 21 Hours in Parts of Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Affecting Over 15,000 Households

Residents in Taiwan's Taoyuan City are bracing for a significant water outage as a major supply system undergoes essential upgrades. A 21-hour shutdown is scheduled to begin on July 21 at 8 a.m. and conclude the following day at 5 a.m., impacting the districts of Yangmei, Pingzhen, and Xinwu.

The interruption is part of the "Shimen Reservoir Internal Young Lion Water Supply System Improvement Project," undertaken by the Second Management Office of the Taiwan Water Corporation. The project aims to reduce water leakage and enhance supply stability across the region. Approximately 15,588 households are expected to be affected by the cut-off.

The affected areas include numerous villages within the three districts. The Taoyuan City Government's Bureau of Economic Development advises residents to store water at least six hours before the shutdown begins to prevent issues for those at the end of the supply lines. They also remind residents to turn off their water pump power during the outage to prevent damage to motors from overheating.

Following the restoration of water supply, residents experiencing continued issues are encouraged to contact the water company or the Bureau of Economic Development for assistance. The city is implementing these measures to ensure long-term improvements in water service reliability.