Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Notice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19 April 2012
Winton residents advised as a precaution to boil drinking water
Winton Shire Council advises all residents in Winton as a precaution to boil their tap water used for drinking following a positive reading for Salmonella affecting the Winton Water Supply.
This alert applies to all residents in Winton and surrounding areas using town water from 19 April 2012.
Winton Shire Council is working closely with Queensland Health to resolve the situation.
Winton Shire Council is investigating bypass option for the water tower and cleaning of the water tower to address the problem. This may take three to four weeks although an interim solution is being implement prior to cleaning the water tower.
The boil water alert will stay in effect until the Winton Shire Council and Queensland Health 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 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.
For more information visit www.winton.qld.gov.au or phone Council on 4657 2666 or one of the following CEO - 0427 571 124
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Media contact: Thomas Upton
