Hurry and Store Water! Major Water Outage Affects 10 Counties/Cities Tomorrow – Up to 21 Hours Without Water, Check Your Area Instantly

Do you have emergency water stored at home? Taiwan Water Corporation has released its latest construction and maintenance schedule. Starting Tuesday, July 21, temporary water outages will be implemented across parts of 10 counties and cities throughout Taiwan. The outages are primarily due to aging pipeline replacements, main pipe reconnections, emergency equipment repairs, and leak detection projects. Among the affected areas, parts of Taoyuan City, including Yangmei, are hit hardest, with water disruptions lasting up to 21 hours. Residents are strongly advised to confirm their local situation and store water in advance.

Which areas are affected? Here’s a full overview of the outage zones in northern Taiwan, including Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan.

Northern Region:

In Taipei City and New Taipei City, localized short-term outages are scheduled due to construction work. Taoyuan City, however, faces broader disruptions and the longest outage duration due to multiple concurrent projects.

Taipei City: - Zhongshan District: Wuchang Street Lane 53 (from Longjiang Road Lane 384 to Lane 356) and Longjiang Road Lane 370 (from Wuchang Street Lane 53 to Minzu East Road Lane 410), daily from 11:00 to 15:00, July 21–24. - Shilin District: Shezheng Road No. 1–99 and Shezheng Road Lane 45 No. 2–26, daily from 11:30 to 15:30, July 21–24.

New Taipei City: - Zhonghe District: Lide Street (even-numbered side) No. 56–66, daily from 10:00 to 14:00, July 21–26. - Sanchong District: Chongyang Road Section 1, Lane 20 and Lane 26, daily from 11:00 to 15:00, July 21–25.

Taoyuan City: - Yangmei, Pingzhen, and Xinwu Districts: Yangmei’s Shangtian, Renmei, Yuanben, Datong, Xinrong, Meixi, Yangming, Yangmei, Shuimei, Yongping, Ruiyuan, Shuangrong, Qingshan, Gaoshang, Gaoshan, and Gaorong Villages; Pingzhen’s Songwu, Zhenxing, Shuanglian, and Gaoshuang Villages; Xinwu’s Jiudou, Puding, Qinghua, and Touzhou Villages (including surrounding alleys), due to outlet pipeline reconnection work, from 8:00 AM on the 21st to 5:00 AM on the 22nd – a 21-hour outage. - Luzhu District: Beijiao Street, Waisha Street, Dagulu, Fugui Street, Shanwai Road, Shanfu Street, Shanlin Road Sections 1–2, Shanjiao Street, Shanbei 1st Road, Shanbei Road, Chenggong Street, Jieji Road Section 2, Wusheng Street, Quanzhou Road, Lianfa Street, Xinghua Road, Shunli Streets 1–2, Huangdi Street, due to inverter emergency repair, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the 21st. - Longtan District: Zhongzheng, Longxing, and Zhongshan Villages, due to pipeline replacement, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the 21st. - Taoyuan District: Ji’an Street and Daxing West Road Section 3, No. 151–259 and surrounding alleys, due to new installation work, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM on the 21st.

Keelung City: - Ren’ai District: Rensan Road, Ren’er Road, Xiaoyi Road, Zhongsan Road, Zhong’er Road, Ai’yi Road, Ai’er Road, due to pipe disconnection and connection work, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the 21st.

Hsinchu City: - East District: Yangde Road, Qianjia Road, Yuanxing Road, Taiyuan Road, Dongmei Road, Shuilu Road, Xizhou Road, due to pipeline replacement, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the 21st.

Changhua County: - Lukang Township: Shengli Street, Pinghe Road, Siyuan Road, Ludong Road, due to pipeline replacement, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the 21st.

Yunlin County: - Sihu Township: Zhongshan West Road Lane 42 and Lane 72, due to pipeline replacement, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 21st. - Baozhong Township: Pujiang Street, due to pipeline replacement, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 21st.

Chiayi County: - Zhongpu Township: Shekou Village, due to pipeline replacement, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on the 21st.

Tainan City: - Xinying District: Jiatai Road, Taibei Street, Tainan Street, Taizi Road, Taidong Street, Zhongxiao Road, Xinzhou Road, Xinshui Road, Xintai Road, Xinqiao Street, and 12 villages including Wuxing, Nanzhi, Taibei, Tainan, Guxie, due to leak investigation, from 10:00 PM on the 21st to 4:00 AM on the 22nd. - Yongkang District: Partial addresses in Dachiao 5th, 3rd, 1st, and 2nd Streets, due to sewage pipeline relocation, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the 21st. - Anding District: Xinji Village, due to drainage work, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 21st. - Shanhua District: Minzu Road, due to pipeline replacement, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 21st.

Pingtung County: - Wandan Township: Baoxiang Road, Nanzhong Road Section 1, Xingfu Road, Houchuang Road, Min’an Road, Wannei Road, Shengxian Road, Wanshun Road Section 2, Guanyin Road, Flood Prevention Road, Xiangnei Road, and surrounding areas near expressways, due to metering network installation and leak detection, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the 21st. - Pingtung City: Gongyuan East Road, Minjiao Road, due to leak detection work, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on the 21st.

What to Do Before the Outage? Risk of Motor Overheating if Not Turned Off?

To avoid major disruptions to daily life, Taiwan Water Corporation recommends completing water storage at least 6 hours before the outage begins. Avoid last-minute pumping, as it may cause a sudden drop in water pressure at the end of the pipeline.

The company especially emphasizes turning off the power to water pumps during the outage. If the pump continues to run dry when the basement water tank is empty, it may overheat and damage the equipment, potentially even causing a fire. After water service resumes, it is recommended to open all faucets in the house to release trapped air. Once the water flow stabilizes, normal use can resume. Residents on higher floors or at the end of pipelines may experience slower water pressure recovery. If no water is available after service resumes, contact Taiwan Water Corporation directly for assistance.