TASWATER is still trying to uncover the cause of a problem in Deloraine’s water treatment plant which has resulted in a boil water alert being issued.
TasWater’s general manager of service delivery Bennie Smith said the alert could not be lifted until the cause was found.
“Our water quality team is also testing Deloraine’s water network with water samples being analysed by our laboratory to assess if all the contaminants have now been flushed out of the system,” he said.
“Once this has been confirmed, along with the Department of Health being satisfied the treatment plant is operating correctly and that a re-occurrence of any shortcoming won’t happen again, the testing process will get under way to assess if the boil water alert can be brought to an end.
“I understand how inconvenient this is for our Deloraine customers and thank you for your patience.” The boil water alert has been in place since last Friday.
Residents have been advised to boil all water used for consumption, food preparation and teeth cleaning.