UPDATE: Blackbutt and surrounds residents are now being urged to boil any tap water used for drinking.
South Burnett Regional Council has issued precautionary advice at 5pm on Thursday, 29 May for all residents of Blackbutt to boil tap water used for drinking.
This advice is to all residents in Blackbutt that are connected to town potable water supply.
Following a loss of water to the town’s reservoirs, Council has restored the supply and continues to flush the network.
The council recommends that residents boil their tap water as a precaution until further communication is provided from Council.
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.
EARLIER: Blackbutt residents are being urged to not consume the tap water in their area today.
South Burnett Regional Council released the alert on Thursday, 29 May at 11am.
The council advises all residents in the Blackbutt area to not drink the tap water due to a loss of supply at the Blackbutt Reservoirs, which has resulted in significant water discolouration.
This precautionary measure and alert applies to all residents who are connected to the Blackbutt Potable Water Supply declared area, until the supply is restored.
Residents are requested to alert neighbours and friends of this water issue.
The council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and encourages residents to report discoloured water by contacting Council on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
