The Tennant Creek water supply is once again safe to drink.
The Environmental Health branch of the Department of Health and Families (DHF) has lifted the Precautionary Advice for Drinking Water (Water Boil Alert) for Tennant Creek after samples from the community's water supply were confirmed today as being free of any harmful bacteria.
DHF Senior Policy Officer, Karen Beirne said the water boil alert was issued on Thursday 7 May 2009 as weekly samples taken from the community identified the presence of E.coli. The bacteria are an indicator of faecal pollution and the possible presence of other harmful bacterial.
"Power and Water Corporation officers immediately responded and have ensured maximum disinfection occurred, which killed any bacteria that may have been present," Ms Beirne said.
"I am confident that the actions taken and steps put in place will ensure that any future
potential public health risks are greatly minimised," Ms Beirne added.
If further information is required, please contact the DHF Environmental Health hotline during business hours on toll free 1800 095 646.
Media contact: Darrel Trueman, 0401 116 203.
Released on: 9 May 2009
