Drinking water in the Tenterfield area is unsafe, Tenterfield Shire Council advises, after fires at the town's water supply dam caused problems with water treatment.
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Water for drinking or food preparation should be brought to a rolling boil to make it safe. Kettles with automatic shut-off switches can do this. Water should then be allowed to cool; stored in a clean container with a lid; and refrigerated.
Bottled water or cool boiled water should be used for drinking, washing uncooked food (e.g. salad vegetables and fruit), making ice, cleaning teeth, gargling, and pets' drinking water.
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Dishes should be washed in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Children should take bottled water or cool boiled water to school.
Tenterfield Shire Council is working to fix this problem, a spokesperson said.
This advice should be followed until further notice.
