Surat Residents Advised To Boil Drinking Water
Maranoa Regional Council advises all residents in Surat to boil their tap water used for drinking, following the high level of turbidity (dis-colouration) affecting the Surat water supply.
This alert applies today (18 December 2023) to Surat residents, and Council is working closely with Queensland Health to resolve the situation. Council is well underway flushing and testing the mains network, however test results may take several days before this alert can be lifted.
The boil water alert will stay in effect until Queensland Health are confident there is no longer a public health concern. Regular updates will be provided to those affected.
Consuming unboiled drinking water could lead to illness, especially for vulnerable people (e.g those who are very young, elderly or immune compromised). If you are concerned about your health contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), your local doctor or local hospital and advise them of your concerns.
People should use cooled boiled water or bottled water for:
- drinking
- brushing teeth
- washing and preparing food or beverages
- preparing baby formula
- making ice
- bathing infants.
Unboiled drinking water can be used for:
- showering and bathing other than infants (but minimise water in the mouth)
- washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher, provided dishes are air-dried
- washing clothes
- flushing toilets.
People should bring drinking water to a boil and then allow water to cool before using it or storing it in a clean, closed container for later use. Kettles with automatic cut-off switches are suitable for producing boiled water. Variable temperature kettles should be set to boil. Residents are urged to share this alert with neighbours and friends.
Our current recommendation is for residents to exercise caution by boiling their water before consumption and, when necessary, to source bottled water via local retailers. Council staff are on hand to assist with any local enquiries and offer assistance if needed.
Council thanks residents for their patience and apologises for any inconvenience. For more information, please contact council on 4626 6100.