Boil Water Notice Lifted for Glenorchy

Queenstown Lakes District Council has today advised that the precautionary boil water notice initiated in Glenorchy has been lifted.

The precautionary boil water notice was issued to residents and businesses of Glenorchy on Friday 15 December after routine testing detected elevated levels of E. Coli in the water supply.

This notice has been lifted after the scheduled implementation of chlorination of the water supply was activated this morning, and resampling of the water showing a continued reduction in E.Coli levels.

QLDC Chief Engineer Ulrich Glasner is pleased to be able to lift the boil water notice. “With the installation and activation of the chlorination disinfection systems this morning we are confident that the water in Glenorchy is safe to drink. This is fantastic given the time of year and the influx of visitors expected for the busy summer period,” said Mr Glasner.

As of today, all QLDC summer chlorination measures are operational. These have been put in place to ensure a safe water supply over the summer.

QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen explained that these measures are needed to ensure the provision of safe drinking water across the District.

“Over the summer period our water system comes under increased pressure and demand due to the high number of visitors in the district. By chlorinating all Council-provided water supplies we can ensure water is safe to drink across the board,” said Mr Theelen.

“Further, QLDC was yesterday contacted by the Director-General of the Ministry of Health who has advised all drinking water suppliers in New Zealand are to take all steps necessary to protect public drinking water.”

While all water supplies will be chlorinated over summer, a decision as to whether it remains as a permanent measure after summer will rest with Council early next year.

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