Be prepared!
In an emergency you’ll need enough water to last for seven days until backup water plans can be activated. You may need to store more if you have unwell people, small children, or pets in your family. Hutt City Council recommends having 20 litres per person per day to cover drinking, cooking, washing, and hygiene. The minimum amount of stored emergency water is 3 litres per person per day for seven days.
Through our relationship with WREMO, Hutt City Council have been able to partner with a New Zealand tank manufacturer (The Tank Guy) to sell emergency water tanks at our community hubs. These tanks hold up to 200 litres and can be fitted to your gutter downpipe to capture rainfall.
Water tank features
- Easy installation
- Easy transportation - will fit in most cars
- Food grade and UV resistant plastic
- All fittings - diverter kit, bung, and brass tap
- 10-year warranty for the tank and 1-year warranty for the diverter kit
Where can I buy an emergency water tank?
Emergency Water Tanks can be purchased from the following locations:
- Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
- Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub
- Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
- Petone Neighbourhood Hub
- Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Additional locations may be added depending on demand.
How much do the tanks cost?
| Tank Size | From 2 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| 200L | $130.00 per tank |
There has been a small increase to the price of the water tanks due to an increase in the cost from our supplier.
FAQs
For more information about these tanks, installation guides, and maintenance WREMO have information on their website.