E. coli was detected in a sample yesterday taken in the Kaiata zone, so the precautionary boil water notice has been put in place whilst further sampling is being undertaken.
The results took 24 hours. Daily sampling has commenced for all zones connected to the Greater Greymouth Water Supply.
The areas affected are Greymouth, Cobden, Blaketown, Boddytown, Karoro, South Beach, Paroa, Kaiata, Dobson, Taylorville, Stillwater, Runanga, Dunollie, Coal Creek, and Rapahoe.
All residents connected to this supply need to BOIL WATER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
This includes all water used for drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth, or preparing infant formula, which must be boiled until further notice.
The sample was taken as part of work being undertaken to connect the Kaiata water zone to Kaiata Park, and we have reason to believe it could be a sampling error.
Whilst it is possible it is a sampling error, Council is obligated to take a precautionary approach to ensure public safety. This has resulted in the precautionary boil water notice.
Council is actively reviewing supply information in conjunction with the additional sampling being undertaken.
We will update people around 5pm daily over the weekend.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
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