Kingaroy Water Update
South Burnett Regional Council advised that further to the earlier statement regarding the Boondooma pipeline, repair works have been completed by SunWater.
The pipeline is once again carrying water to the Kingaroy urban water supply network.
During this period of repair, combined with the lightning strike incident on the Gordonbrook treatment plant, the Kingaroy network storage was depleted to 18%. This has meant for the last 24-hour period, water supply has been sourced 100% from the Gordonbrook Dam to maintain water to the town network.
What causes discolouration in water? Water mains maintenance, repairs or flushing may result in sediment being disturbed in the water pipes, resulting in the tap water appearing discoloured. In some instances, organic material found in the main water source may also cause discolouration.
It may take some time for the network to be fully flushed of the 100% Gordonbrook supply. Council acknowledges the support of SunWater to rectify the Boondooma pipeline and Council water staff who have been working in trying conditions and exceptionally long hours to maintain the urban supply.
Council apologises for any inconvenience that this has caused and thanks the community for their assistance in directly reporting incidents of dirty or discoloured water.
For further information please contact Council on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
