A boil water notice has been issued for Greymouth and surrounding areas after possible contamination of the water supply was identified during routine sampling, leading one of the town’s high schools to close early.
In a statement posted to Facebook, the Grey District Council said affected areas included Greymouth, Cobden, Blaketown, Boddytown, Karoro, South Beach, Paroa, Kaiata, Dobson Taylorville, Stillwater, Runanga, Dunollie, Coal Creek and Rapahoe.
“Council has begun the required testing and monitoring process. To lift the notice, three consecutive days of clear test results are required,” the post read.
Residents of the above areas were asked to boil all drinking water before use until further notice.
“This includes water for drinking, cooking, preparing food or baby formula, and brushing teeth.”
A Grey District Council spokesperson told 1News an update would be made following further testing this afternoon.
John Paul II High School announced it was closing from 12.30pm today due to contamination of the water supply.
“We will open Thursday and Friday as usual, and students must bring their own drinking water. There are no supplies available at school.”
