Friday 11 November 2016

Boil Water Notice issued for Tokomaru Water Supply

Horowhenua District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Tokomaru water supplyas of today, Friday 11 November 2016. This is due to continuous rainfall events throughout the week that has resulted in the flooding of the Tokomaru River and turbidity (muddy water).

Until further notice, customers connected to the Tokomaru water supply are advised to boil water before using it for:

• drinking (including making of sachet juice/drinks)

• making ice

• food preparation

• brushing teeth

• preparing infant/toddler formula.

Electric jugs with a cut-off switch can be used as long as they are full - allow the water to come to the boil and wait for it to switch off. Do not hold the switch down to increase the boiling time.

Water can also be placed a clean metal pan and brought to a rolling boil for one minute.

Boiled water should be covered and allowed to cool in the same container.

• If you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor or Healthline 0800 611 116.

• People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, pregnant women, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

Residents with other houses or tenants on their properties should advise them of the contents of this notice.

Residents are also advised to reduce their water use wherever possible to help our treatment plant cope better, while this notice is in place.

Please refer to the Council website http://www.horowhenua.govt.nz for more information on what you need to do when a boil water notice is in effect.

ENDS

Boil_Water_Q_and_A.pdf

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