Amby and Mungallala Boil Water Alert Update

A Boil Water Alert remains in effect for the towns of Mungallala and Amby.

Problems with the automatic Chlorination systems have resulted in lower than optimal Chlorine levels in the water. Council plumbers have been manually dosing the reservoir and Council is working with our specialist contractors to repair the automatic dosing systems. Maintaining optimum free Chlorine levels in drinking water is a requirement of Queensland’s Drinking Water Regulator.  No E.coli has been detected in reticulation line samples taken over the last week at Amby and Mungallala.

The boil water alert will stay in effect until the Maranoa Regional Council, Queensland Health and the Drinking Water Regulator are confident there is no longer a public health concern. Regular updates will be provided to affected communities.

Consuming unboiled drinking water could lead to illness, especially for vulnerable people (e.g. those who are very young, elderly or those with weak immune systems). If you believe the water has made you sick, 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

• preparing and cooking foods

• washing raw foods such as fruit and vegetables

• preparing beverages and making ice

• preparing baby formula

• sponge-bathing infants.

Unboiled drinking water can be used for:

• showering and bathing other than infants (avoid getting water in the mouth)

• washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher

• washing clothes

• flushing toilets.

People should bring drinking water to a rolling 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.

For more information, visit Homepage – Maranoa Regional Council or phone 0407 292 159.