Norsewood Boil Water Notice

Update 1: Wednesday 6 November 2024:

Council have received a replacement part for the faulty component that affected the chlorine dosage.  Once it has been installed the chlorine dosage will resume.  Please note that Taumata Arowai, the New Zealand water regulator, requires us to have three consecutive days of clear test sample results before we can lift the boil water notice.

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5 November 2024

Tararua District Council has issued a boil water notice for the Norsewood water supply. Due to  a fault with the water Treatment Plant there may be insufficient chlorine disinfection in water supply  according to NZ Drinking Water Standards. Staff are onsite and updates will be provided.

Until notified, Norsewood residents connected to the Public Supply are advised to boil water before using it for:

• drinking (including making of sachet juice/drinks);
• making ice;
• food preparation;
• brushing teeth; and
• preparing infant/toddler formula.

Electric jugs with a cut-off switch can be used as long as they are full – allow the water to come to the boil and wait for it to switch off (do not hold the switch down to increase the boiling time).  Water can also be placed in a clean metal pan and brought to a rolling boil for one minute. Boiled water should be covered and allowed to cool in the same container.

People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, pregnant women, and some elderly may be at increased risk.

These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. If you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor or Healthline 0800 611 116.

Residents that have other houses or have tenants on their property are requested to advise them that a Boil Water Notice has been issued.

Residents are also asked to conserve water where possible.