The Bulla 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) for Bulla community after samples from the community’s water supply were confirmed by the government laboratory today as being free of any harmful bacteria.

Department of Health – A/Director Environmental Health, Tracy Ward said the Boil Water Alert was issued on 19 June 2019 as a precautionary response to problems experienced with the water disinfection system at Bulla. Power and Water Corporation officers responded rapidly and initiated a number of measures to ensure that the water supply is safe again to drink.

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

Media contact: Tess Nekrasov 0427 596 954