Taipei City Government

Taipei Water Department issued a warning regarding a sudden rise in the turbidity level of water supplies following torrential rain in the afternoon of August 13.
Examination shows the turbidity level of Xindian River rose to 10,000 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) from 600 NTU following the heavy rain. This exceeds the regular turbidity level by nearly 1,000 times.
To lessen the impact upon filter facilities at water purification plants, the City has implemented measures such as decreasing water intake from rivers and reducing the pressure when supplying water to the public.
The agency reminds the public to store water in case of emergencies – especially for residents of Yangmingshan and Beitou, who might experience irregularities in water supply. It also emphasizes the importance of saving water.
For any questions regarding water use, please contact TWD by calling the 24-hour customer service hotline (TEL: 8733-5678).