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In the days after the devastating earthquake on 22 February 2011, we lost water in my neighbourhood. However, I was able to supplement the water in our emergency kit with water from this spigot in Somerfield Cemetary. Thank you, William Russell.

Water Tanker

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Warning Contaminated Water

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A sign warning of contaminated water lies on the ground. The sign reads "Warning, contaminated water. Due to Sewage Overflows the water is unsafe for human contact and activity and is a Public Health Risk. Please keep all people and pets out of contact with the water and do not consume any seafood or shellfish collected from this area." The photographer comments, "The sign for contaminated water has fallen, but the warning should still be heeded".

This Water Is Safe to Drink.

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Tanked

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Best View - Press "L". After 36 million liters of water mysteriously disappeared from this reservoir on Huntsbury Hill following the February 22nd 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch work has started on repairing it. This image shows just how large the tank is with a work-truck parked inside it. See Video of TV3 News item:

Christchurch tap water safe to drink again

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The instruction to boil water that's been in place across Christchurch since the 22 February earthquake has been lifted.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 28/07/2011: Water Warning

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 28 July 2011 entitled, "Water Warning".

Farmers and rural businesses bring fresh water to city

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Farmers and rural businesses have been combining their efforts to bring desperately needed fresh water supplies to earthquake shattered Christchurch.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 10/10/2011: Water Woes

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 10 October 2011 entitled, "Water Woes".

Photograph by Eroica Ritchie 117

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A notice nailed to a tree near the river reads, "Health warning, contaminated water. Due to sewage overflows this water is unsafe for human contact and activity and is a public health risk. Please keep all people and pets out of contact with the water and do not consume any seafood or shellfish collected from this area".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 07/04/2011: Day 45 - Wanton water

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 7 April 2011 entitled, "Day 45 - Wanton water".

Peter Walker Photograph 15

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A water tank outside a New World supermarket providing residents with clean water. The earthquake caused major damage to sewer pipes and pump stations in and around Christchurch.

Work continues to restore water supply to homes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

For the latest on the damage caused by Monday's earthquakes, we're joined by the Christchurch City Council's water and waste unit manager, Mark Christison.

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2011:01:11 14:22:39

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mark Christison, CCC's Water and Waste Unit Manager, in the earthquake-damaged water pumping station on the corner of New Brighton Road and Palmers Road".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2011:01:11 14:22:34

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mark Christison, CCC's Water and Waste Unit Manager, in the earthquake-damaged water pumping station on the corner of New Brighton Road and Palmers Road".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2011:01:11 14:35:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Mark Christison, CCC's Water and Waste Unit Manager, in the earthquake-damaged water pumping station on the corner of New Brighton Road and Palmers Road".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson, 2011:02:23 09:38:13

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Lyttelton residents collect drinking water from a tanker".

Christchurch Press Image: Joelle Dally, 2011:02:23 11:18:56