Fresh water in Wellington compromised as stage two restrictions enforced

Fresh water in New Zealand’s capital city is compromised as supply dwindles from thousands of leaking pipes. The city of Wellington has now begun promoting a set of tougher water restrictions which will be implemented on Wednesday. An estimated 3,000 leaks across the region have prompted stage two restrictions to be enforced. Authorities have expressed concerns over an impending water shortage as New Zealand’s summer warms up. Wellington Water blames the leaking pipes primarily on under-investment in an ageing network.