The Birdlings Flat water supply has been temporarily chlorinated after regular testing detected the presence of a low number of contaminants. The contaminants aren’t harmful, but their presence indicates there is a pathway for potentially dangerous contaminants, such as E.coli, to get into the water supply. Manager Service Excellence Three Waters Tim Drennan says temporary…
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Selwyn District Council decisions, two further rural water supplies to be chlorinated
The Council has agreed to permanently chlorinate the Arthur’s Pass and Upper Selwyn Huts water supplies to ensure safe drinking water at both sites. The Council decided in December 2018 to chlorinate both water supplies, subject to consultation with both communities. Following that consultation the Council agreed to chlorination, based on a risk assessment approach…