Cancellation of Boil Water Alert for Groote Eylandt, Milyakburra , Numbulwar, Rittarangu, and Minyerri

NT Government

Thursday 13 January 2021

Power and Water Corporation has advised NT Health that the water supply in these communities remained functional throughout Cyclone Tiffany.

NT Health has now lifted the Precautionary Advice for Drinking Water (Boil Water Alert).

The boil water alert was issued on 11 January 2022 as a precautionary response to the potential damage to the water supply system as Cyclone Tiffany moved across the Gulf communities.

The Boil Water Alert remains in place for Ngukurr until further notice.

Anyone who has concerns can contact NT Health’s Environmental Health hotline during business hours on toll free 1800 095 646.

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