Precautionary boil water notice lifted.

The precautionary boil water notice for Greater Greymouth has now been lifted.

Flushing of the mains has been completed in Kaiata, and further checks of chlorine levels were carried out this morning, with results as expected.

In addition, a third clear test result was received yesterday afternoon. This means we have achieved three consecutive days of clear testing.

Based on the recent testing, treatment plant monitoring, flushing, and chlorine level monitoring, Council is satisfied that the precautionary boil water notice can now be lifted.

The sample containing E. coli was taken on Thursday as part of work being undertaken to connect the Kaiata water zone to Kaiata Park, and we have reason to believe it may have been a sampling error.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank people for their patience.

The notice was lifted at 12.30pm today.