A boil water notice remains in place for Gordonton and Puketaha after the north-east Hamilton water supply tested negative for E.coli two days in a row.
Three consecutive negative tests are needed for the boil notice to be lifted. This follows a positive E.coli test on Saturday, 4 October, at the reservoir that supplies water to Gordonton and Puketaha.
Hamilton City Council is investigating the cause of the positive test.
Affected Waikato District residents:
Only residents supplied the Greenhill bulk supply point, being Gordonton and Puketaha are impacted by this event. These residents are on the on-demand supply and the rural trickle feed supply network and will also be required to boil water for as long as this notice is in effect.
The boil water notice includes these roads:
- Gordonton Rd
- Greenhill Rd
- Puketaha Rd
- Sainsbury Rd
- Graham Rd
- Boyd Rd
- Williamson Rd
- Ballard Rd
- Taylor Rd
- Telephone Rd (half way, does not extend to Holland Rd)
- Seddon Rd (half way down, does not extend on to Waverly Rd)
- Reid Rd
- Piako Rd
- Woodlands Rd
- College Rd Peach Rd
- Garfeild St
Residents are advised to boil water for:
- Personal use such as brushing teeth
- Drinking (including making of sachet juice/drinks)
- Making ice
- Food preparation
- Brushing teeth
- Preparing infant/toddler formula
Babies, young children, the elderly and people who have compromised immune systems may be at increased risk. If you have specific health concerns, contact Healthline 0800 611 116 for free advice, or your doctor.
More information can be found here.
