Havelock residents advised to boil water as council considers UV treatment

Monday 21 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 5:46pm

In this story Marlborough District Council, Taumata Arowai

The Marlborough District Council is exploring temporary ultraviolet light treatment for Havelock's water supply. This follows a precautionary boil water notice issued by Taumata Arowai last week due to risks of parasitic contamination. The regulator stated the current supply could not inactivate protozoa.

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1. RNZMon 21 Jul 2025, 5:35pm

   Havelock residents told to boil water as council seeks solution (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 21 Jul 2025, 5:46pm

   Temporary ultraviolet fix considered for Havelock water supply (opens in new tab)