Water supply

Christchurch residents enjoy some of the best drinking water in the world.

People living or working in Little River and Wainui are being advised to boil their water until further notice.

  • All water that is used for drinking, food preparation, utensil washing, brushing teeth or making ice should be boiled until further notice.
  • Bringing water to the boil is sufficient to kill bugs.
  • The boil water notice will remain in place until further notice.
  • Employers should make sure boiled or bottled water is available at work.

Phone the Council Customer Contact Centre on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169 with any queries, or visit Newsline for updates(external link).

Please share this message with friends and family in the area, and through social media.


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