Pipe leak in Bukit Timah road disrupts residents’ water supply for nearly nine hours
Water supply was restored to all affected units on the same day.
On August 22, 2026, a pipe leak on Bukit Timah Road caused a temporary disruption in water supply to 17 homes in a private estate. The incident was reported to PUB, Singapore's national water agency, around 5 am. PUB quickly deployed a service crew to isolate the water mains for repairs. Although 17 units were affected, a water wagon was provided to ensure a temporary water supply.
To allow for repair works, a section of King's Road was closed. Repairs were completed and water supply was restored to all affected units by 2 pm on the same day. A resident had captured video footage of the leak, which appeared as a small fountain of water gushing from the ground, creating a pool on the road surface. PUB is currently investigating the cause of the leak.
The agency has previously dealt with several cases of pipe leaks and burst pipes in 2026, including one in Yishun in May and another in Ang Mo Kio in January. These incidents led to flooding in various areas and disruptions in water supply to HDB neighbourhoods.
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