Photo: Peter McIntoshThe Dunedin City Council has moved rapidly to head off potential water contamination in Mosgiel, announcing 10,000 residents will switch to town water on Monday. ''We've all be talking about the Havelock report - I think the whole local government sector's been talking about the Havelock report. The Mosgiel water supply does not contain fluoride or chlorine. International drinking water consultant Colin Fricker had been asked by the council to assess Dunedin's water supply to help it understand any risks in the system. Dr Fricker recommended either the council should treat the bore water with ultraviolet light and chlorine or supply Mosgiel with water already treated.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 05, 2017 16:07 UTC