Residents in Te Aroha, Waikato, asked to 'urgently' save water after town's treatment plant forced to shut down | Newshub

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Residents in a rural Waikato town are being asked to urgently save water after the town's treatment plant was forced to shut down.

The temporary closure of the treatment plant in the town of Te Aroha, about a 55-minute drive east of Hamilton, is due to bad weather causing poor-quality water to enter the plant.

The Matamata-Piako District Council said residents should not use dishwashers, washing machines, baths or water the garden. Showers should only be taken if needed.

"We urgently need Te Aroha to reduce water use to ensure there is enough for drinking and hygiene," the council said.

Water tankers are available for the public to use at the Silver Fern Farms Event Centre and outside the domain.

"Please bring your own clean container. You are welcome to fill containers for family or neighbours who can't do this themselves," the council said.