• Boil water advisory for Maydena
TasWater after consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a
temporary boil drinking water alert to consumers in Maydena.
TasWater is currently working to resolve water quality issues as a result of heavy rainfall
leading to high levels of turbidity in the water supply.
Customers should bring water to a boil by heating the water until a continuous and rapid
stream of air‐bubbles is produced from the bottom of a pan or kettle. Kettles with automatic
cut‐off switches are suitable and variable temperature kettles should be set to boil. After
heating, water must be allowed to cool before using it, and be stored in a clean, closed
container for later use. Care should be taken to avoid scalding injuries.
Customers should boil all water used for:
drinking
brushing teeth
washing and preparing food or beverages
preparing baby formula
making ice.
Unboiled water may be used for:
showering and bathing (avoid swallowing water). As a precaution babies and toddlers
should be sponge bathed to prevent them swallowing water
washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher, providing dishes are air-dried before being
used after washing
washing clothes.
The Department of Health and Human Services advises that consumption of unboiled water
could lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and a general feeling of being
unwell. If you are concerned that you may have been affected by contaminated water please
contact your GP and advise them about this notice.
The State Chief Veterinary Officer has advised TasWater that there is not an increased risk to
animals drinking reticulated water in towns under a Boil Water advisory. Animals typically have
access to, and consume, non-potable water from a range of other sources (puddles,
watercourses, dams, toilets.)
For details on boil water procedures or for more information customers are advised to go to
www.Taswater.com.au or call 13 6992.
• Boil Water Alert for the Rocky Creek supply area in the Huon Valley
TasWater after consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a
temporary boil drinking water alert to consumers receiving water through the Rocky Creek
water supply area in the Huon Valley. The main areas impacted include part of: Crabtree;
Lucaston; Huonville and Ranelagh.
TasWater is currently working to resolve water quality issues as a result of heavy rainfall
leading to high levels of turbidity in the water supply.
Customers should bring water to a boil by heating the water until a continuous and rapid
stream of air‐bubbles is produced from the bottom of a pan or kettle. Kettles with automatic
cut‐off switches are suitable and variable temperature kettles should be set to boil. After
heating, water must be allowed to cool before using it, and be stored in a clean, closed
container for later use. Care should be taken to avoid scalding injuries.
Customers should boil all water used for:
drinking
brushing teeth
washing and preparing food or beverages
preparing baby formula
making ice.
Unboiled water may be used for:
showering and bathing (avoid swallowing water). As a precaution babies and toddlers
should be sponge bathed to prevent them swallowing water
washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher, providing dishes are air‐dried before being
used after washing
washing clothes
garden irrigation providing, foods are washed with cooled boiled water prior to
consumption.
The Department of Health and Human Services advises that consumption of unboiled water
could lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and a general feeling of being
unwell. If you are concerned that you may have been affected by contaminated water please
contact your GP and advise them about this notice.
The State Chief Veterinary Officer has advised TasWater that there is not an increased risk to
animals drinking reticulated water in towns under a Boil Water advisory. Animals typically have
access to, and consume, non‐potable water from a range of other sources (puddles,
watercourses, dams, toilets.)
For details on boil water procedures or for more information customers are advised to go to
www.Taswater.com.au or call 13 6992.
• Boil Water Advisory for Westerway, Fentonbury and National Park
TasWater after consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a
temporary boil drinking water alert to consumers in Westerway, Fentonbury and National
Park.
TasWater is currently working to resolve water quality issues as a result of heavy rainfall
leading to high levels of turbidity in the water supply.
Customers should bring water to a boil by heating the water until a continuous and rapid
stream of air‐bubbles is produced from the bottom of a pan or kettle. Kettles with automatic
cut‐off switches are suitable and variable temperature kettles should be set to boil. After
heating, water must be allowed to cool before using it, and be stored in a clean, closed
container for later use. Care should be taken to avoid scalding injuries.
Customers should boil all water used for:
drinking
brushing teeth
washing and preparing food or beverages
preparing baby formula
making ice.
Unboiled water may be used for:
showering and bathing (avoid swallowing water). As a precaution babies and toddlers
should be sponge bathed to prevent them swallowing water
washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher, providing dishes are air‐dried before being
used after washing
washing clothes
garden irrigation providing, foods are washed with cooled boiled water prior to
consumption.
The Department of Health and Human Services advises that consumption of unboiled water
could lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and a general feeling of being
unwell. If you are concerned that you may have been affected by contaminated water please
contact your GP and advise them about this notice.
The State Chief Veterinary Officer has advised TasWater that there is not an increased risk to
animals drinking reticulated water in towns under a Boil Water advisory. Animals typically have
access to, and consume, non‐potable water from a range of other sources (puddles,
watercourses, dams, toilets.)
For details on boil water procedures or for more information customers are advised to go to
www.Taswater.com.au or call 13 6992.
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