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Chlorine added to Whirinaki water supply

Routine sampling has identified low levels of bacterial contamination in the Whirinaki water supply.  As a precaution the supply is being chlorinated, and residents may notice a chlorine taste or smell in their water over the next few days.

The level of contamination identified was very low, and is not considered a public health risk. However, Council takes a “zero” tolerance approach to bacteria found in the water and chlorine was introduced immediately when the presence of bacteria was confirmed.

This action will have instantly suppressed the bacteria. There are currently no plans to maintain continuous dosing of chlorine. Once the chlorine dissipates we will carry out additional monitoring to ensure there’s no ongoing source of the contamination. Council staff and its contractors will be in the area while this monitoring is undertaken.

For more information:
Ross Holden
Communications Manager
(06) 871 5056
027 275 5205

 

4 October 2017

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