Changes to water pressure in Adelaide's north
A combination of recent hot weather, higher than usual demand and ongoing network upgrade work is contributing to some changes in water pressure in parts of Adelaide’s northern suburbs. These prolonged hot weather conditions have significantly increased demand across the network particularly in peak times, and when combined with critical infrastructure upgrades to support our network expansion, some customers are experiencing lower than normal water pressure depending on their location.
These significant upgrade works will increase network capacity in Adelaide’s north and while these works are being completed, there may be short periods of reduced pressure as we test, commission and connect new pipes. During these upgrades, we will continue to find ways to improve water network performance for customers ahead of new infrastructure coming online.
What areas are impacted
We are currently aware of temporary reduced water pressure in the following suburbs:
- Andrews Farm
- Angle Park
- Angle Vale
- Davoren Park
- Greenock
- Kalbeeba
- Munno Para
- Munno Para Downs
- Munno Para West
- Riverlea Park
- Salisbury East
- Smithfield
- Smithfield Plains
- Virginia
Ways to reduce impact on your household
Reducing your water use during peak times can help ease the load. Where you can, between 7am-9am and 7pm-9pm on weekdays, and 10am-12pm on weekends, consider shifting the following activities outside these busy periods to help manage pressure for you and your neighbours:
- Watering your garden
- Running you dishwasher
- Doing a load of washing
- Washing of vehicles
What to do if your water is cloudy or discoloured
You may also notice slightly discoloured or cloudy water during this period. This happens when fine sediment inside pipes is stirred up as water movement changes. It’s a normal part of the process, and your water remains safe to drink. Running an outside tap for a few minutes can help clear it.
What’s next
More upgrade work is planned over the coming months, which may cause similar short-term changes to pressure or water appearance. We’ll keep the community updated ahead of any expected impacts.
If you experience sustained and ongoing low water pressure, please let us know on our faults map. You can also register for updates on known issues through the faults map.
If you are experiencing a water outage, please call us on 1300 SA WATER (1300 729 283).
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we deliver these essential upgrades to support housing growth in Adelaide’s north.