Water and Sewerage Problems

Water Supply
Some of the problems that may be experienced during and/or immediately after a storm or cyclone include;

Interruption to water supply as a result of water mains being uprooted and damaged by fallen trees
Loss of water pressure in the system as a result of damage to water mains, fire hydrants etc
Possible contamination of water supply due to backflow or infiltration to the system via broken pipes
Significant loss of stored water (and hence reduced pressure etc) due to broken mains and excessive consumption following the storm or cyclonic event
Water restrictions in the event of major damage to power supply and/or water supply infrastructure.

Sewer System
Some of the problems that may be experienced during or immediately following a cyclone or storm include;

Sewer surcharges (overflows)
Dislodged access chambers
Overflows from property overflow relief gullies (ORG)
Internal flooding by sewerage if the ORG is obstructed by objects such pot plants etc.