<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Tens of thousands of residents of a region in Sydney are being urged to conserve water after a major water main break caused chaos overnight.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sydney Water confirmed a major incident occurred at its West Ryde Pumping Station early last night.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The break flooded critical pumping equipment and has caused water shortages across Sydney's North Shore.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-march-26-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/b0bfd66d-90f4-4ec6-9124-cdab59a04c62" target="_blank"><strong><span>Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues its own counterproposal</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The issue has reduced water transfers to parts of the North Shore, making it harder to supply all local reservoirs and meet drinking water demand.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Some areas may also experience lower water pressure while supply is impacted.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Upper and Lower North Shore residents are being urged to take short showers and use the half-flush option on toilets while Sydney Water carries out repairs.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-water-shortage-north-shore-residents-conserve-water-after-major-mains-break/e53150e8-afd1-4fae-9661-ae2c47b97ceb" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They should also avoid hosing driveways, limit garden watering, and avoid washing cars.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/steven-lin-celebrity-dentist-estranged-wife-pens-open-letter-describing-complicated-relationship/8408f6f0-48fc-4ba3-a043-301708279250" target="_blank"><strong><span>Estranged wife of high-profile Sydney dentist shot dead by police sheds light on former husband's abuse</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Crews are working around the clock to fix the issue as quickly as possible.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"While water supply is continuing, this incident has made it harder for us to move water where it's needed across the North Shore," Sydney Water managing director Darren Cleary said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We're asking customers to help by reducing non-essential water use so we can maintain supply to the community while we carry out repairs."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He assured customers that water in the region is still safe to drink and meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/iran-preparing-for-ground-invasion-of-island-usa-middle-east-latest-updates/ecd1759a-4b09-4be6-a4d2-f1a23aca6275" target="_blank"><strong><span>'Iran's enemies' preparing ground invasion of island, says top politician</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Every small action helps reduce demand and makes a real difference while we complete this work."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sydney Water will provide updates on </span><a href="http://sydneywater.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="its website"><span>its website</span></a><span> as repairs progress.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>As of the last census in 2021, the North Shore population was 78,893.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div 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