Why we installed community water sites
Climate change can mean more severe weather conditions, both wetter winters and drier summers.
After three years of La Nina’s wetter climate cycle, we are now going into an El Nino weather pattern which is predicted to be much drier.
When drought conditions hit, rural communities face dry rainwater tanks and unreasonable water delivery wait times.
Our community water bollards give rural communities access to clean drinking water throughout the drier months.
How the community water sites work
During normal conditions Aucklanders can use the water bollards as normal drinking fountains.
When there is no predicted rainfall and a long wait for water deliveries, we will attach hoses to the sides of these fountains to make water collection sites for the community.
You can then collect 20 litres per person per day for each household.
We will advertise when you are able to fill up.
Locating a collection site
