The Belyuen Community’s water supply is once again safe to drink.

The Department of Health has lifted the Precautionary Advice for Drinking Water (Boil Water Alert) following confirmation from the government laboratory that water samples taken from Belyuen are free from harmful bacteria.

Power and Water Corporation officers responded rapidly and initiated a number of measures to ensure that the water supply is safe again to drink

Xavier Schobben Director Environmental Health Department of Health said the boil water alert was issued on 19 March 2018 as a precautionary response to the damage to the water supply system caused by Tropical Cyclone Marcus.

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 190271