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Water Main Burst Disrupts Supply for 250,000 Sydney Homes

3/26/2026

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A major main burst at the West Ryde pumping station on March 26, 2026 disrupted drinking water for more than 250,000 homes in Sydney's north shore.
Sydney Water is repairing the burst and has not provided a completion date.
Residents are advised to take shorter showers and limit non-essential water use.
NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson said drinking water remains safe and thanked residents as crews work to restore operations.

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A major main burst at the West Ryde pumping station on March 26, 2026 disrupted drinking water for more than 250,000 homes in Sydney's north shore.
Sydney Water is repairing the burst and has not provided a completion date.
Residents are advised to take shorter showers and limit non-essential water use.
NSW Water Minister Rose Jackson said drinking water remains safe and thanked residents as crews work to restore operations.