The boil water alert for Umbakumba, Angurugu, Milyakburra, Yirkkala and Gunyangara has been cancelled, effective immediately.
The Chief Health Officer verified test results, showing that the water is free from E. coli or any harmful bacteria.
The Chief Health Officer has advised that water in these communities is safe to drink, and boiling is no longer required.
Numbulwar, Batchelor and Adelaide River boil water alert
The boil water alert for Numbulwar, Batchelor and Adelaide River remains in place.
People in these areas should continue to use cooled, boiled water or bottled water before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or preparing food.
The boil water alert will remain in place until water quality test results indicate the water is safe to drink.
Public health safety remains the priority, and the alert will only be lifted when the Chief Health Officer is confident the water supply is safe to drink.
Community updates will continue to be provided.
For up-to-date emergency alerts and warnings, follow SecureNT or visit securent.nt.gov.au [http://www.securent.nt.gov.au].
