The boil water notice for Uki has now been lifted, rendering all of the Tweed's reticulated water now safe to drink.
In consultation with NSW Health, Tweed Shire Council is lifting the boil water notice for Uki following extensive flushing and testing undertaken across the water supply system.
The testing confirms the supply system has been filled with freshly-treated water that is safe to drink.
The lifting of the boil water notice is immediate.
Water is now safe to drink across the entire Shire.
Council's Manager Water and Wastewater Operations Brie Jowett said NSW Health and Tweed Shire Council had reviewed water sample results of the local water supply, confirming it is safe to drink.
"Before anyone drinks the water, make sure you flush your household taps with running tap water for 2 to 3 minutes, including the tap most distant from your water meter, which is typically in backyards," Ms Jowett said.
"After this, the water from the taps is safe to drink and no longer needs to be boiled for any purpose."
The boil water notice came into effect on Monday 28 February when Uki was running out of water in storage following the flood impacting the Uki Water Treatment Plant.
In this situation, the water supply system would lose pressure, which had the potential to allow contaminants into the supply system and we could not guarantee the quality of the water.
Uki remains on water restrictions whilst we continue to tanker water to the township from Bray Park. Council is working hard to repair the damage at the Uki Water Treatment plant.
