Urgent warning to Frankston South residents to stop drinking ‘contaminated’ tap water
In a melbourne suburban, the residents were warned to pass to bottled water or boil the tap water before drinking due to a decrease in pressure.
On Sunday, South East Water released a boiling water consultancy to the residents in the areas of Frankston South, Frankston South, after being safe to drink tap water.
Residents at the borders of Baden Powell return to the lottery of the waters between the Humphries RD and Violet ST and are affected by the decrease in water pressure.
SE Water said that the affected customers were informed by SMS and E -mail.
Due to the decrease in water pressure in Frankston South Network, a warning that could cause dirty water and sediment to flow from pipes was given.
“When the water pressure is low, it means that water does not flow strongly from the pipes,” the company said.
Until the problem was listed, the inhabitants were told to boil the tap water before consuming all bacteria and pollutants that could be in.
Those who have swallowed water may experience gastro -like symptoms, including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps.
SE Water declaration, “Some water tests and research undertakes, we have published this consultancy to ensure that it is safe to drink local tap water,” he said.
“We recommend that you boil your water before drinking, mix cold drinks, prepare food, ice, brush teeth and mouthwash.”
Families were advised to take a sponge bath for their babies and young children to prevent them from swallowing water.
“It is still safe to use boiled water to wash the toilets, wash dishes and clothes and irrigate the garden,” he read.
Pet owners were also recommended to provide cooled boiled water until boiling water consultancy was removed.
The inhabitants were told that water filter systems would not safe to drink tap water because they were not designed to eliminate microbiological contamination from an insecure water source ”.
