Earthquake Update (as at 24 April 2011)
Until further notice, boil or treat all water from wells and tankers before drinking, brushing teeth or using to prepare food (including baby formula). Bringing water to the boil will kill bugs. Water needs to be boiled even if you can smell or taste chlorine. If you cannot boil water, treat it by adding 1 teaspoon of household bleach per 10 litres of water and leave for 30 minutes.
Our water supply
Christchurch City's urban residents enjoy some of the best drinking water in the world. Christchurch City Council maintains the water supply infrastructure of Christchurch and manages the application and approval of any new residential or commercial water connection.
To ensure our water supply remains safe and of high quality, the Council is committed to its responsibility to protect the public water supply and in educating the community about backflow prevention.
