Boiled Water Alert – Hamilton Valley area

Posted 02 May 2008

Hamilton Valley residents in the area bounded by Pearsall Street, Overend Street, Urana Road and Burrows Road 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 60 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 (2 May).

For more information call (02) 6023 8111.