Hurry Up and Store Water! Major Water Shutoffs Across 8 Counties/Cities Tomorrow – Up to 10 Hours Without Water for Cooking or Bathing; Check Your Affected Area Instantly

Taiwan Water Corporation has issued a latest water supply announcement stating that on Friday, August 21, scheduled water shutoffs will be implemented across partial sections of Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Taichung City, Tainan City, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, and Chiayi City. These outages are due to the replacement of aging pipelines, pipe disconnection and reconnection for new installations, booster station inspections, and leak detection operations.

The duration of disruptions varies from 4 to 10 hours per area. Notably, Shengang and Fengyuan districts in Taichung, Baozhong Township in Yunlin, and East District of Chiayi City along with Minxiong Township in Chiayi County will experience the longest outage of 10 hours. Residents in affected areas are advised to prepare essential household water needs in advance.

Detailed Water Shutoff Schedule and Locations:

Taipei City - Zhongshan District: August 21, 11:00–17:00 (6 hours), Beian Road Lane 458 Alley 47 (from Lane 458 to Lane 518), 3 direct water users affected. - Da’an District: August 21, 13:00–17:00 (4 hours), north of Roosevelt Road Section 3, south of Heping East Road Section 1, west of Shida Road, 38 direct water users affected. - Wanhua District: August 21, 10:30–16:30 (6 hours), Xiyuan Road Section 1, No. 105–117, No. 127–139 (odd-numbered side), Xiyuan Road Section 1 Alley 125, No. 5–13, Guangzhou Street No. 211, 26 direct water users affected. - Wanhua District: August 21, 10:30–16:30 (6 hours), San Shui Street No. 78, Heping West Road Section 3, No. 101–109 (odd-numbered side), Heping West Road Section 3 Lane 89, No. 10–24 (even-numbered side), Lane 89 Alley 2, No. 1–7 (odd-numbered side), Lane 89 No. 3–8, No. 91–97 (odd-numbered side), Kangding Road No. 308–318, 326, 328, 332, 338 (even-numbered side), 59 direct water users affected.

New Taipei City - Sanchong District: August 21, 13:00–17:00 (4 hours), Fulong Road No. 1–121, Xiwei Street No. 56, Ren’ai Street No. 274–276 (even-numbered side), 16 direct water users affected. - Sanchong District: August 21, 11:00–15:00 (4 hours), 46 direct water users affected. - Zhonghe District: August 21, 10:00–14:00 (4 hours), Lide Street Lane 72, 47 direct water users affected. - Sanchong District: August 21, 11:30–15:30 (4 hours), Fulong Road No. 1–121, Xiwei Street No. 56, Ren’ai Street No. 274–276 (even-numbered side), 16 direct water users affected. - Xindian District: August 21, 10:00–16:00 (6 hours), Anhe Road Section 3, No. 2–44, 9 direct water users affected. - Sanchong District: August 21, 11:30–15:30 (4 hours), Xiwei Street Alley 242, Renmei Street No. 99–123 (odd-numbered side), 48 direct water users affected.

Taoyuan City - Dayuan and Guanyin Districts: August 21, 11:00–19:00 (8 hours), Nanhe Road, Nanyuan Central Road, Yuanliu Street, Yuankexue Road, Yuanhang Road, Xueyi Street, Xueqi Street, Xuesan Street, Xueer Street, Xuwu Street, Xueba Street, Xueliu Street, Xushi Street, Wenzhi Road, Huanqu Central Road, Huanqu West Road, Keqi Street, Kejiu Street, Keiwu Street, Keiba Street, Keiliu Street, Hangke Road; Guangda Road in Guanyin District (new installation pipe disconnection and connection; postponed if rainfall is excessive).

Taichung City - Shengang and Fengyuan Districts: August 21, 08:30–18:30 (10 hours), Dongzhou Road, Fenggong Road in Shengang; Section 2 Sanfeng Road, Cilong Street, Dongzhou Road, Fenggong Road, Fengyuan Avenue Section 7 Lane 162 in Fengyuan (pipeline replacement and reconnection work).

Tainan City - Xinying District: August 21, 08:00–17:00 (9 hours), Dongtai 7th Street (pipeline replacement work). - Shanhua District: August 21, 08:00–17:00 (9 hours), Minquan Road (pipeline replacement work). - Xinying District: August 21, 09:00–18:00 (9 hours), Dongxing 10th Street (pipeline replacement work). - Xinshe District: August 21, 08:00–17:00 (9 hours), Dasha Village Dasha No. 470 (fire hydrant installation project).

Yunlin County - Hufei Town: August 21, 00:00–05:00 (5 hours), Zhongyang Street, Zhongshan Road, Zhongzheng Road, Zhonghua Road, Ren’ai Road, Xinyi Road, Guangfu Road, Guangming Road, Gong’an Road, Heping Road, Hongdao Road, Dexing Road, Xinsheng 1st Road, Xinsheng 3rd Road, Xinsheng 5th Road, Xinsheng Road, Xinxing Road, Minquan Road, Minsheng East Road, Minsheng Road, Fumin Road, Huanan Road, Xingzheng Road (segmented leak detection operation). - Baozhong Township: August 21, 08:00–18:00 (10 hours), Sanmin Road, Zhongzheng Road (pipeline replacement work).

Chiayi County and City - East District of Chiayi City and Minxiong Township of Chiayi County: August 21, 08:00–18:00 (10 hours), Chenggong 3rd Street in East District of Chiayi City; Zhongshan Road, Zhongzheng Road, Zhongxing 1st Street, Zhongxing Street, Zhonghua Road, Chenggong 1st Street, Chenggong 3rd Street, Chenggong 2nd Street, Chenggong 5th Street, Chenggong 4th Street, Chenggong Street, Xinsheng 1st Street, Xinsheng Street in Minxiong Township (pipe segment investigation and testing).

How to Properly Store Water Before Shutoff? Key Guidelines for Pump Operation and Air Release After Restoration?

Taiwan Water Corporation advises users to complete water storage at least 6 hours before the scheduled shutoff to maintain basic daily water needs and ensure pipeline safety.

During the shutoff, please turn off the power to your water pump. If the pump continues to run dry without water, it may overheat and burn internal components, increasing the risk of fire. After water service resumes, open faucets to release trapped air, allowing water flow to stabilize quickly.

Additionally, higher floors, pipeline endpoints, or elevated areas may experience delayed restoration due to slower pressure recovery. If no water is available after the announced restoration time, contact Taiwan Water Corporation directly for professional assistance.