{"id":383,"date":"2026-10-24T16:48:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T14:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norteofficial.com\/?page_id=383"},"modified":"2026-10-24T17:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T15:01:11","slug":"corte-de-agua","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/norteofficial.com\/en\/situaciones\/corte-de-agua\/","title":{"rendered":"Water cut"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nt\" data-key=\"corte-de-agua\"><section class=\"nt-hero nt-reveal\"><div class=\"nt-hero-ico\" data-ico=\"droplet\"><\/div><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Situation \u00b7 Water cut<\/span><h1>No water from the tap: keep drinking water separate from the rest.<\/h1><p>A water cut can be planned, caused by a fault, or happen because the water is no longer safe to drink. The key is to keep bottled water for drinking and cooking, and reuse the rest.<\/p><div class=\"nt-chips\"><div class=\"nt-chip\"><small>Per person per day<\/small><strong>About 3 litres<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"nt-chip\"><small>First things first<\/small><strong>Is it safe to drink?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"nt-chip\"><small>For the toilet<\/small><strong>Reused water<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"nt-chip\"><small>If in doubt<\/small><strong>Don't drink it<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nt-btns\"><a class=\"nt-btn nt-btn-sun\" href=\"#nt-tool\">Work out my water<\/a><a class=\"nt-btn nt-btn-ghost\" href=\"#nt-pasos\">What to do now<\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-box nt-reveal\" id=\"nt-tool\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Calculator<\/span><h2>How much water do you need to store?<\/h2><p>Choose how many people and pets you are and how many days you want to be covered for. The EU recommends at least 3 days.<\/p><div data-widget=\"agua\"><\/div><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-reveal\" id=\"nt-pasos\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Step by step<\/span><h2>What to do, and when<\/h2><div class=\"nt-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"nt-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-p=\"h\">The first hour<\/button><button class=\"nt-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-p=\"d\">The first day<\/button><button class=\"nt-tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-p=\"s\">The first week<\/button><\/div><div class=\"nt-panel on\" data-p=\"h\"><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"h1\"><span>Find out whether the cut affects just you, your building or the whole area, and whether the water is still safe to drink.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"h2\"><span>Turn off the stopcock if you suspect a leak at home.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"h3\"><span>If you're warned in advance, fill containers, pans and the bath for flushing the toilet.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"h4\"><span>Don't drink tap water if you're told it isn't safe, unless they say boiling it is enough.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class=\"nt-panel\" data-p=\"d\"><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"d1\"><span>Keep bottled water for drinking and cooking: about 3 litres per person per day.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"d2\"><span>Use water in a cascade: water from washing vegetables for washing up; washing-up water for the toilet.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"d3\"><span>Use wipes and hand sanitiser to save water.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"d4\"><span>Remember the animals' water.<\/span><\/label><\/div><div class=\"nt-panel\" data-p=\"s\"><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"s1\"><span>If the cut continues, find out where the council is handing out water.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"s2\"><span>If the sewers aren't working, use an emergency toilet with bags.<\/span><\/label><label class=\"nt-check\"><input type=\"checkbox\" data-k=\"s3\"><span>Make doubtful water safe by boiling it or using bleach suitable for drinking water, following the instructions on the bottle and from the authorities.<\/span><\/label><\/div><p class=\"nt-progress\"><\/p><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-reveal\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Your margin<\/span><h2>What decides how long you can hold out<\/h2><div class=\"nt-tiles\"><div class=\"nt-tile\"><i data-ico=\"clock\"><\/i><span>The bottled water you have stored per person per day.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nt-tile\"><i data-ico=\"clock\"><\/i><span>The water left in the water heater and the pipes.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nt-tile\"><i data-ico=\"clock\"><\/i><span>The heat: in summer you need more water.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nt-tile\"><i data-ico=\"clock\"><\/i><span>Hygiene: without water, infections spread more easily.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-faq nt-reveal\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2>What people ask most<\/h2><details><summary>How much water should I keep stored?<\/summary><p>A common guide is about 3 litres per person per day for drinking and cooking, for at least 3 days. In the heat, with babies or with people who are ill, more is better.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can I drink the water from the water heater?<\/summary><p>Water from the hot water tank can be used in an emergency if the system is in good condition, but boil it or treat it before drinking. Use it mainly for washing and cooking.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Does boiling water always make it safe?<\/summary><p>Boiling kills germs, but not chemicals. If the authorities say the water isn't safe because of chemical contamination, don't drink it even if you boil it.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Which bleach can be used to make water drinkable?<\/summary><p>Only bleach whose label says it's suitable for disinfecting drinking water. Follow the quantities on the bottle and leave it to stand for the time stated.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How do I flush the toilet without water?<\/summary><p>If the sewers are working, pour a bucket of reused water straight into the bowl. If they aren't working or you're asked not to use them, use an emergency toilet with bags and absorbent material.<\/p><\/details><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-reveal\" id=\"nt-guias\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">To read later<\/span><h2>Guides to help you prepare<\/h2><div class=\"nt-cards\" data-tag=\"53\"><p class=\"nt-note\">Loading articles\u2026<\/p><\/div><p style=\"margin-top:18px\"><a href=\"\/en\/tag\/corte-de-agua\/\" style=\"color:var(--rust);font-weight:600\">See all articles on water cuts \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/section><section class=\"nt-sec nt-ctas nt-reveal\"><div class=\"nt-cta dark\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">Free<\/span><h3>Your 72-hour plan<\/h3><p>The checklist so your home can last three days without power, without water or without going out.<\/p><a class=\"nt-btn nt-btn-sun\" href=\"\/en\/plan-72h\/\">Download the plan<\/a><\/div><div class=\"nt-cta\"><span class=\"nt-eyebrow\">2 minutes<\/span><h3>Is your home prepared?<\/h3><p>Take the test and find out what you're missing to be prepared.<\/p><a class=\"nt-btn nt-btn-pine\" href=\"\/en\/test\/\">Take the test<\/a><\/div><\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A water cut can be planned, caused by a fault, or happen because the water is no longer safe to drink. 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