Hurry and Store Water! Major Water Shutdown on August 11 Affects 13 Counties and Cities Across Taiwan – Up to 10 Hours Without Water for Cooking and Bathing; Check Your Affected Area Instantly

Residents in multiple areas across Taiwan are advised to prepare buckets and store water in advance. According to the latest announcement from the Taiwan Water Corporation, on Tuesday, August 11, planned water shutdowns will simultaneously affect parts of 13 counties and cities across the island. The affected regions include Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Taichung City, Tainan City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Chiayi City, Hualien County, and Taitung County. The main causes of the shutdowns include replacement of aging pipelines, new construction connections, sewer relocation, and pipeline closure inspections. The duration varies by region, with the longest lasting up to 10 hours.

To help residents quickly verify their water supply status, authorities have compiled a list of affected areas and schedules for the 13 counties and cities on August 11. Residents in affected zones are reminded to take note of the timing and prepare water storage in advance.

Water shutdowns in northern regions are primarily due to construction and pipeline inspections. The detailed affected areas and durations for each county and city are as follows:

- Taipei City - Wanhua District: Section 1 of Xiyuan Road (from Guangzhou Street to Guilin Road), 10:00–16:30 (6 hours) - Wanhua District: Alley 89, Heping West Road Section 3, 10:30–16:30 (6 hours) - Neihu District: Jinlong Road No. 91–227 (including alleys), Neihu Road Section 3 No. 61–258 (including alleys), 12:00–16:00 (4 hours) - Zhongshan District: Lane 394, Longjiang Road, 11:00–15:00 (4 hours) - Wenshan District: Yong’an Street No. 1–19 (odd side), No. 2–14 (even side, including Alley 6), Yong’an Street Alley 22 No. 2–30 (even side), and Section 1 of Zhinan Road No. 42–52 (even side), 10:00–16:00 (6 hours) - Shilin District: Shezi Street Alley 146, Alley 146 Lane 7, and Alley 150 No. 2–8, 11:30–15:30 (4 hours)

- New Taipei City - Xindian District: Section 3, Anhe Road No. 2–44, 10:00–16:00 (6 hours) - Zhonghe District: Lide Street Alley 98, 10:00–14:00 (4 hours) - Sanchong District: Section 1, Chongyang Road Alley 20 and Alley 26, 11:00–15:00 (4 hours) - Sanchong District: Xiwei Street (from Renhua Street to Ren’ai Street), both sides, 11:30–15:30 (4 hours)

- Taoyuan City - Yangmei District: Yuanben Village, Fugang Village, Xinming Village, Fengye Village, Fufeng Village, Wangjian Village, and surrounding alleys, 09:00–12:00 (3 hours) - Yangmei District: Fuquan Street, Fufeng 3rd Road Section 2, Xinming Street, Dongcheng Street, Dongyang Road, Yanghu Road Section 4, 09:00–12:00 (3 hours) - Xinwu District: Dapo Village, Kanglang Village, Benggang Village (3 villages), August 11 21:00–August 12 03:00 (6 hours) - Xinwu District: Dapo Village, Kanglang Village (2 villages), August 11 21:00–August 12 03:00 (6 hours)

- Hsinchu County - Hukou Township: Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Beihu Road, Hexing Road, Jiaxing Road Section 1–2, Yamaha Road, Dehe Road, Donghe Road, Dongcheng Street, Dongyang Road, Minsheng Street, Weidong 1st–16th Streets, Weidong Road, Changwei 1st–3rd Streets, 09:00–12:00 (3 hours)

- Taichung City - Xitun District (shutdown): Xiehe Village, area east of Industrial Zone 10th Road, south of Industrial Zone 1st Road, west of Industrial Zone 8th Road, north of Nambian Creek, 09:00–16:00 (7 hours) - Water pressure reduction will also be implemented in Xiehe Village, Xitun District, and Baoshan Village, Nantun District. - Dali and East Districts (shutdown): Dali District – Jishan 1st Street, Jishan 2nd Street, Jishan Road, Daxing Street; East District – Renhe Road, Liushun Road, Jishan 1st Street, Dazhen Street, Daxing Street, Tianyi Street, Jianzhong East Street, Jianren Street, Jiangong Street, Jianyong East Street, Jiande Street, Jianxin Street, Jianzhi Street, Jianxing Street, Zhenxing Road, Hanxi West Road Section 1, Dongguangyuan Road, Dongfu 1st–2nd Streets, Dongfu Road, Dongmen South Street, Dongmen Road, Tielu Street, 13:30–18:00 (4.5 hours)

- Changhua County - Lukang Township: Ren’ai Street, Guangming Street, Pinghe Road, Siyuan Road, Mingzhi Road, Lequn Road, Yongping Street, Zhiping Street, Chang’an Road, Ludong Road, Luxing Road, 08:00–17:00 (9 hours) - Zhutang Township: Section 1, Dongyang Road, 11:00–13:00 (2 hours)

- Nantou County - Zhushan Township: Daqing Street, Dazhi Road, Yanping 1st Road, Yanxiang Road, Jiangxi Road, Jishan Road Section 3, Lushan Road, 09:00–17:00 (8 hours) - Jiji Township: Wenxin 8th Street, Wenxin Street, 08:00–17:00 (9 hours)

- Yunlin County - Baozhong Township: Sanmin Road, Zhongzheng Road, 08:00–18:00 (10 hours)

- Chiayi County - Lugu Township: Anhe Street, Changshou Road, Kaishan Street, Luhuan East Road, 09:00–17:00 (8 hours) - Zhongpu Township: Shekou Village, Yiren Village (2 villages), 08:30–17:30 (9 hours)

- Chiayi City - West District: Chuiyang Road No. 852 and Alley 850, Alley 862, Xinmin Road Alley 859, Lihing Street No. 5–61 (odd), No. 16–72 (even) and Alley 51, land lot No. 26-01, Mesohu Section 4, including alleys, 08:00–18:00 (10 hours) - West District: Chuiyang Road No. 360–410 (including alleys), 08:00–18:00 (10 hours)

- Tainan City - Xinying District: Dongming Street, Dongxing 10th Street, 08:00–17:00 (9 hours) - Shanhua District: Guangfu Road and Alley 25, Alley 105, Alley 746, Alley 876 (including surrounding alleys, partial areas), 09:00–17:00 (8 hours) - Shanhua District: Minquan Road, Ren’ai Road, 09:00–18:00 (9 hours) - Yongkang District: Yongsheng Street No. 156–216 (even side), Yongsheng Street Alley 218, 09:00–17:00 (8 hours)

- Hualien County - Ji’an Township: Section 1, Zhongyang Road, Fuchang Road, Fuxing 7th Street, Fuxing 5th Street, Fuxing 8th Street, Fuxing 6th Street, Fuxing Road, Daoxing 1st Street, Daoxing 3rd Street, 09:00–16:00 (7 hours)

- Taitung County - Taitung City: Zhongshan Road, Shengli Street, Bo’ai Road, Swei 1st–2nd Roads, Qiangguo Street, Ma Heng Heng Avenue, 08:30–16:00 (7.5 hours)

What to Do Before and After Water Restoration: Key Tips on Water Pumps and Faucets

In anticipation of the upcoming shutdown, the Taiwan Water Corporation advises residents to complete water storage at least 6 hours before the scheduled outage to avoid last-minute water collection that could cause low water pressure at pipeline endpoints.

During the shutdown, residents must turn off the power to their home water pumps. Continuous operation without water can easily overheat and damage the equipment, increasing the risk of fire. After water service resumes, residents should first open their faucets to release air trapped in the pipes, helping restore stable water flow more quickly. Users on higher floors, elevated terrain, or at pipeline endpoints may experience delayed water restoration due to the time required for pressure recovery. If water does not return after an extended period, it is recommended to contact the water company for assistance promptly.