No water supply for more than 3 days?
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14916)
Malaysia
March 6, 2018 5:47pm CST
Yesterday morning I found out the tap water was getting little and little, then suddenly it was totally none. I thought it was just temporary and a short repair work was going on. I just found out an emergency repair work is needed at a water treatment plant, hence it was scheduled for a 3 day water supply disruption.
3 DAYS?? 
How are we going to survive without water supply for 3 days? Glad that we have the water storage tank installed in each house, but we don't know how long it will be able to last us for. We used to have the longest 2 days without water supply, and the water storage tank is still enough for us.
The latest news is there were staff injuries at the water plant while they were repairing, hence the water cuts will be extended. So, perhaps we will have no water supply for more than 3 days. Hope the injured staff will get well soon. Looking at the picture of the water plant, it looks so dangerous to work there.
Perhaps it's also a good time to teach the kids how to save water, though we are trying not to waste water always, we need to even use much lesser water now. 
Does where you stay always have water supply? What's the longest period without water supply?
How are we going to survive without water supply for 3 days? Glad that we have the water storage tank installed in each house, but we don't know how long it will be able to last us for. We used to have the longest 2 days without water supply, and the water storage tank is still enough for us.
The latest news is there were staff injuries at the water plant while they were repairing, hence the water cuts will be extended. So, perhaps we will have no water supply for more than 3 days. Hope the injured staff will get well soon. Looking at the picture of the water plant, it looks so dangerous to work there.
Perhaps it's also a good time to teach the kids how to save water, though we are trying not to waste water always, we need to even use much lesser water now.
Does where you stay always have water supply? What's the longest period without water supply?15 people like this
18 responses
@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
7 Mar 18
After Superstorm Sandy, I lost power and it was out for several days. When my power is out, I can't draw water from the well. Fortunately, because the storm was coming, I made sure to store water for that time.
At my current place, it's the same thing. If the power goes out, I can't get water from the well. Fortunately, I do have a stream that runs nearby so I can use the toilet without the power. And just this season, I bought a 'life straw' filtering straw that I can use to drink water from the stream. It filters out contaminants and things in the water that would be harmful, such as parasites and bacteria. It doesn't filter out viruses, but there are almost zero viruses in the waterways around here.
So yeah, next time the power goes out, I still have the stream outside, and with the filtering straw, all the water I can drink! 
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 18
Yes, there are always ways. I guess I have always been staying in the city and having the water supply just by turning on the water tap, and sometimes I think we are too pampered. Though I don't think we can drink from the stream water here, and I also don't know if we still have wells around, I am sure we still can find ways.
I am thankful for the rain, as I am using the rain water for washing these two days. 
@OneOfMany I didn't know there is 'life straw', it can be really useful.
@OneOfMany I didn't know there is 'life straw', it can be really useful. 1 person likes this
@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
7 Mar 18
@almostoveryou I can also drive into town to where there's a generator and have access to fresh water to drink and shower with, but in case of a severe winter storm, I'm stuck, so it's nice to have a back up source. :)
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@almostoveryou (4189)
• Philippines
7 Mar 18
We experienced this the last time we were hit by a severe storm. As an alternative, we pump water from community well for washing and buy bottled for drinking.
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 18
That's good! Perhaps this is one of the differences between developed and developing countries. I have always been experiencing water supply disruption since I was young, but when I moved to this big city in these few years, I encountered this issue even more often than last time. I wonder when this water issue will really fixed in my country. 
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 18
It's good to know you always have water supply. I think water is our basic need, and it's good to have it supplied all the time. If I am not mistaken, all the houses here are installed the water storage tanks when the houses are developed. Some people have the habit to buy big buckets and store the water at home, as I think we always have this experience of no water supply here, but I don't practice that. So now we can only rely on the water storage tank. If it's running out of water, then we have to think of an alternative.
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@akalinus (40440)
• United States
7 Mar 18
If bottled water is available, try to buy some for drinking and cooking. To take a bath, warm up a bucket of water. Stand in the tub or shower and get wet by pouring water with a pitcher or large cup. Soap up and use the cup to rinse off with.
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 18
Thanks for your suggestion. We have bought some drinking water, but will need to buy more soon. We don't cook anymore, as I am afraid we don't have enough water to wash them. So, we are eating out everyday now. As we are staying in tropical country, though it can be still a bit cooling, we just take a shower from the cold water. I think using the cup helps to save water. Thanks!
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 18
Yes, I can't imagine if we can't take shower, especially when we are staying in tropical country. Did you know the water supply would resume after two days, or you were unknown of that too? Having a known period at least allows us to make some plans.
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
10 Mar 18
It's good that you have a well. I still remember when I was young, my grandfather had a well just outside his house, and they always went and took the water for use. It was removed when they rebuilt their house.
The water supply is finally back to normal now.
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@marguicha (215345)
• Chile
6 Mar 18
Did they tell you beforehand? When there are repair works where I live, I make sure I can store drinking water even if I have to use all the pots in the house. I also fill the tub for toilet use and tell everyone to use it when absolutely in need. Three days is a long time.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
7 Mar 18
3 days is too long and more than that is really crazy. Is there any other source you can get water from when your water tank runs out?
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 18
It has been extended to 6 days now. Yes, I think it's crazy too, but there's nothing much we can do, but to "understand" this situation that the authority has to make.
I am not sure but I think if the water tank is empty, then we will go back to our home town which is 3 hour drive from our home. Our home town is in another state which is not affected.
Yes, I think it's crazy too, but there's nothing much we can do, but to "understand" this situation that the authority has to make.
I am not sure but I think if the water tank is empty, then we will go back to our home town which is 3 hour drive from our home. Our home town is in another state which is not affected.
@Letranknight2015 (51511)
• Philippines
7 Mar 18
This is why we have a drum and 8 drinkable water containers. But three days? looks like I'm going to buy another drum.
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@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 18
Yes, here some people would buy a water drum and keep at home, just in case if there is water supply disruption. Now, it's 6 days. I guess we will have to go and buy some drinking water soon as we are running out of drinking water too though we have bought a few two days ago.
@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 18
That's interesting. I didn't know you have to supply your own water in Australia too. So you guys have to check out the pumps and maintain them always? I am sure everyone living in your area is very helpful and friendly to each other, since you guys build up the area on your own, right?
Are there many houses living in your area, or only a few? I think you guys are really great to build it up and live in the community.
Are there many houses living in your area, or only a few? I think you guys are really great to build it up and live in the community. 
@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
10 Mar 18
It's good that you don't need to experience that inconvenience. Thankfully our storage tank has enough water for us, for 4 days, though just for basic use. It's good enough, as water supply is finally back and now we should be able to go back to our normal life.
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@GardenGerty (157545)
• United States
8 Mar 18
If we are ever going to be without water for even part of a day, we have advance notice. However, your post reminds me that it is a good idea to store up extra water to have on hand.
@jstory07 (134422)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Mar 18
A couple of hours is the most that we have been without water.
@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
6 Mar 18
3 days? Thats a damn long time. I have stayed for 2 days but we could still access water from a nearby home so it wasn't bad
