Precautionary boil water notice issued for Methven/Springfield
UPDATE - Friday, 25 June 2021 4.15 PM: The precautionary boil water notice in place for the Methven-Springfield supply has been lifted. Water Quality on the supply is back within safe limits. Residents are now able to consume the water as normal.
The Ashburton District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Methven/Springfield water supply, effective immediately.
Residents connected to this scheme are advised to boil their drinking water, water used in food preparation and for hygiene purposes for at least one minutes before consumption.
Monitoring equipment at the Methven/Springfield treatment facility has detected high levels of turbidity, and although the treatment equipment is working correctly, it is less effective during periods of high turbidity. The Council has issued the notice as a precaution.
It is believed the rainfall experienced in the area recently has caused the turbidity levels to rise.
Residents wishing to fill containers with safe water can do so from the potable water tap at the Methven Recycling Drop off Centre, located on Methven Chertsey Road, opposite the Rugby Grounds.
The precautionary boil water notice will remain in place until further advised, and the Council will continue to monitor the scheme.
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