Tapanui - water update
Unfortunately, there has been discoloured water coming from the reservoirs in Tapanui, because of the recent weather event.
To improve this, Council’s contractor has been flushing the township’s pipes to force the clearer water through the network.
The contractor has reported that discoloration was noted for periods during the flushing and all hydrants were running clear water by the time the flushing exercise was completed.
Council’s staff have also continued to work to improve the treatment at the plant. However, the boil water notice will remain in place for Tapanui until we are producing compliant drinking water.
During the event, the water supply was turned off to stop the plant from being overwhelmed. This resulted in the supply in the reservoirs running low, which is why during a rain event the conserve notice was issued.
It is important to know that Council has a responsibility to provide water for firefighting. Therefore, the supply was turned on once the worst of the flooding was over, but this water was not being treated to the standards required.
If you are still experiencing discoloured water please run your household taps for a short time. If there is no improvement please call Council on 0800 801 350.
A drinking water tanker is parked near PGG and the main street. Please bring clean containers to full up for your drinking water.
Under a boil water notice people are cautioned that using water from their tap for consumption (including teeth cleaning and washing fruit and vegetables) should be boiled it for 1 minute before it is used.
You can read our FAQs on boil water notices at www.cluthadc.govt.nz/boil-water-faqs