Quake disrupts water supply

Friday's earthquake knocked out the water to about 100 houses in the Opaki area, although it is doubtful anyone would have noticed.

Rural councillor Graham McClymont said the earthquake dislodged a 25mm branch line, which came apart and was spewing water.

Mr McClymont said the water was shut off and an email sent out.

"Everybody gets about 1400 litres a day in their storage tanks, half of them wouldn't even know [the water was off].

"We haven't had a single phone call, except from the Times-Age." He said it would be an easy repair today.