Boil Water Notice Continues for Brungle
Published on 08 January 2024
Brungle residents are being advised to continue to boil their town tap water prior to drinking or use bottled water due to ongoing water treatment plant failures.
Snowy Valleys Council issued the Boil Water Notice late on Friday 29 December advising residents connected to the town’s water supply to boil their tap water used for drinking until further notice.
Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Works Duncan Mitchell said the notice was issued following problems detected with the chlorine dosing at the Water Treatment Plant.
“As a result of electrical issues causing some of the treatment plant equipment to fail, low chlorine water has been supplied into the water network which has made the drinking water unsafe,” Mr Mitchell said.
“Council staff and contractors have been working to pinpoint the fault, which has now been identified, and new parts have been urgently ordered.
“We continue to work closely with Health NSW to resolve the situation as soon as possible, but at this stage we anticipate the boil water notice may be in effect for a further two to three weeks,” Mr Mitchell advised.
“Our teams will continue additional water testing until the situation is resolved and further updates will be provided directly to residents via letterbox drop as well as via Council’s website and facebook page.”
Consuming unboiled drinking water could lead to illness, especially for vulnerable people (e.g. those who are very young, elderly, or immune compromised).
Residents should bring water to a boil and then allow it to cool before using it. Boiled water can be stored in a clean, closed container for later use.
People should use cooled boiled water or bottled water for:
- drinking
- brushing teeth
- washing and preparing food or beverages
- preparing baby formula
- making ice
- bathing infants
Un-boiled drinking water can be used for:
- showering and bathing other than infants (but minimise water in the mouth)
- washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher, provided dishes are air-dried
- washing clothes
- flushing toilets
Always bring drinking water to the boil and then allow the water to cool before using or storing it in a clean, closed container for later use. Kettles with automatic cut-off switches are suitable for producing boiled water. Variable temperature kettles should be set to boil.
The boil water notice is likely to be in effect for 2-3 weeks and Council apologises for the inconvenience that this is causing.
Anyone concerned about their health is encouraged to contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), your local doctor or the local hospital and advise them of your concern.
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