Water Quality - Reminder

Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mug full of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings.

We are recommending this precaution for all households throughout the Waimate District, including those on public and private water supplies.

P Roberts
Water & Waste Manager