TasWater continue to advise consumers in Risdon Vale that they should boil their drinking water until further notice.
This advice has been issued following routine water sampling which indicates irregularities in the quality of the water supply involving the presence of E. coli.
TasWater have alerted their customers to the process of treating any water for drinking, brushing teeth, washing and preparing food or beverages, preparing baby formula and making ice.
They say you should bring water to a boil by heating the water until a continuous and rapid stream of air‐bubbles is produced from the bottom of a pan or kettle.
After heating, water must be allowed to cool before using it and can be stored in a clean, closed container for later use.
TasWater have also pointed out that unboiled water is suitable for showering and bathing (avoid swallowing water).
As a precaution babies and toddlers should be spongebathed to prevent them swallowing water.
Unboiled is also suitable for washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher, providing dishes are air‐dried before being used after washing and for washing clothes.
Animals typically have access to, and consume, non‐potable water from a range of other sources (puddles, watercourses, dams, toilets.).
Any health concerns can be reported to the Department of Health and Human Services on 1800 671 738 and you can stay up to date via the TasWater website Below is the area affected :