Boiled Water Alert – Hamilton Valley and West Lavington

Posted 15 May 2008

Hamilton Valley and West Lavington residents in the area west of Urana Rd and north of Union Rd, excluding Norris Park, have been advised today to boil water prior to consumption as a precautionary measure.

The alert is due to the detection of low level contaminants in the water supply in this area.

As a precaution this alert will remain in place until further notice.

Acting Group Manager Engineering Mr Brad Ferris said approximately 300 customers are affected.

Mr Ferris said Council staff are continuing to investigate the cause, and are undertaking mains treatment and flushing in the area to minimise the risk to public health.

Council staff are hand delivering notices to affected consumers today.