Boil water alert remains in effect for Jindabyne and surrounds
Published on 05 January 2024
In consultation with NSW Health, Council reminds residents that a boil water alert remains in effect for Jindabyne, Lakewood, Leesville, High Country Estate and The Station Resort.
Due to ongoing wet weather, Lake Jindabyne continues to experience fluctuations in turbidity. Council is monitoring the raw water quality in consultation with NSW Health, with this alert to be lifted once water quality returns to a safe level.
The raw water supply for the above areas is drawn directly from Lake Jindabyne, with the present high turbidity levels the reason for the current boil water alert.
This alert remains in effect until further notice.
Water used 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 and stored in a refrigerator in a clean, lidded container.
Use bottled water – or treated and cooled water as described above – for drinking, washing uncooked food (such as salad vegetables and fruit), making ice, cleaning teeth, gargling, and for your pet’s drinking water.
Children should take bottled water or cool boiled water to childcare. Dishes should be washed in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher.
This advice must be followed until further notice.
The NSW Health website includes special considerations and directions for:
This alert does not apply to East Jindabyne, Tyrolean Village, Kalkite, or Berridale.
Contact Council’s Water and Wastewater Department on 1300 345 345 or by email at council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au with any questions or concerns.