Boil Water Alert for Belyuen Community

A precautionary advice for drinking water (boil water alert) was issued today for the Belyuen community, following advice from the Power and Water Corporation that water supply infrastructure has been damaged due to Cyclone Marcus.

Power and Water Corporation personnel are currently assessing the situation and will take action to rectify problems with the water supply.

Therefore as a precautionary measure, the Department of Health recommends that water for drinking, food preparation and oral hygiene be obtained from either packaged bottled water or by boiling tap water and allowing to cool prior to use.

The Department of Health will lift the Precautionary Advice for Drinking Water (Boil Water Alert) once Power and Water Corporation confirms the Belyuen water supply is safe to drink.

Anyone who has concerns can contact the department’s Environmental Health hotline during business hours on toll free 1800 095 646.

Media Contact: Lorraine Hook 0437 190 271