A precautionary advice for drinking water (water boil alert) was issued today for the Daly Waters Community following the detection of the E.coli bacteria in the community's water supply.
The Department of Health and Families today confirmed that precautionary measures were being taken to ensure that the water supply was safe to drink again as quickly as possible.
DHF Environmental Health Senior Policy Officer Dagmar Schmitt said in the meantime residents and visitors to Daly Waters should drink bottled water or boil drinking water and allow to cool prior to consumption.
"Work is now underway by Power and Water Corporation to flush the water supply system, monitor the chlorine in the system and ensure maximum disinfection occurs to kill any bacteria present."
"Testing will continue to ensure that the water is safe to drink and we expect the water boil alert will be cancelled very soon," Ms Schmitt said.
Residents who experience diarrhoea symptoms should seek advice from the health clinic or other health service.
Anyone who has concerns can contact DHF Environmental Health hotline during business hours on toll free 1800 095 646 or mobile 0439 888 364.
Media contact: DHF Media Liaison Officer Cameron Jackson, 0401 116 144
Release Date: 15 January 2009
