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Braidwood Water Supply - Boil Water Notice

Regular monitoring for E.Coli bacteria in the Braidwood water supply system is conducted by Council's Development and Environmental Services Department in accordance with the Australian National Drinking Water Guidelines.

Test results indicate failures in Council's chlorination and treatment process and Council cannot guarantee the quality of the water. Whilst E.Coli itself is generally not harmful, it is an indicator of the level of coliforms that may cause gastro-intestinal complaints. As a result, the NSW Department of Health has issued a "Boil Water Alert".

Residents in the Braidwood area are immediately advised that water used for consumption should be brought to a boil for at least three minutes on a full rolling boil.

Automatic cut-off kettles are not suitable. People should be careful when boiling water and be aware of the dangers of scalding.

Boiled water should be allowed to cool and stored in a clean container with a lid in the refrigerator for the use of:

  • drinking
  • cooking
  • washing uncooked foods (such as seafood or salads)
  • making ice cubes
  • personal hygiene
  • pets' drinking water
  • washing hands
  • cleaning teeth
  • gargling
  • face washing of young children
  • washing toys and children's utensils

Children should take boiled or bottled water to school.

This advice is in force until further notice.

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Palerang Council
Tel: 02 6238 8111
Fax: 02 6238 1290
http://www.palerang.nsw.gov.au
records@palerang.nsw.gov.au

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