The Ngukurr Community water supply is once again safe to drink.

The Department of Health has lifted the Precautionary Advice for Drinking Water (Water Boil Alert) for Ngukurr after water test results of samples from the community’s water supply were confirmed by the government laboratory today as being free of any harmful bacteria.

Department of Health Senior Program Development Officer, Peter Rogers said the water boil alert was issued on 20 December 2017 because of the need for the local source of water to be switched from bores to the Roper River to prevent the community from running out of water. Power and Water Corporation has now developed a new bore and water from the Roper River is no longer required. Water test results received today that show that the community water supply is free of bacteria and safe to drink.

“I am confident that the actions taken and steps put in place will ensure that any future potential public health risks are greatly minimised,” said Peter Rogers.

If further information is required, please contact the Department of Health - Environmental Health hotline during business hours on toll free 1800 095 646.

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