Water is out to Omokoroa after an emergency shut down to the peninsula today.
The shutdown is expected to last until about 4.30pm to allow emergency repairs to a major water main rupture on Omokoroa Rd.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council said in a statement that a thrusting company hit a major water main shortly after 12pm today, affecting water supply to all properties on the peninsula.
Council contractors were currently working to resolve the issue.
The counctil stated it was not clear how long the repair would take, however residents are advised to plan for water to be unavailable until about 4.30pm this afternoon.