Water in Omokoroa will be turned off for possibly three hours after a water main burst.
The emergency water shutdown was expected to last until 6.15pm as contractors repaired the breakage.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council reported a major break occurred in the water main that serviced all of Omokoroa shortly after 3pm.
Residents in the affected area can contact council's customer service centre 24/7 on 07 571 8008 for more information.