A boil water notice implemented in Glenorchy, after E. coli was detected in the township’s water supply last week, has been lifted. Mr Glasner also confirmed council summer chlorination measures were operating from yesterday. By chlorinating all council-provided water supplies, we can ensure water is safe to drink across the board." The council had been contacted by the director-general of the Ministry of Health, who advised all drinking water suppliers in New Zealand were to take all steps necessary to protect public drinking water. While all water supplies will be chlorinated over summer, a decision as to whether it becomes a permanent measure will rest with the council early next year.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 22, 2017 16:07 UTC