Boil water notice lifted for north-east Hamilton and Waikato areas

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 12:45pm

A boil water notice for north-east Hamilton and parts of the Waikato District has been lifted following three days of clear tests. The notice was issued after E. coli was detected at the Rototuna Reservoir. Residents are advised to run cold taps for five minutes before normal use.

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1. Waikato TimesTue 7 Oct 2025, 12:23pm

   Rototuna boil water notice lifted, council says cause may never be known (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 7 Oct 2025, 12:45pm

   Boil water notice lifted for north-east Hamilton, other Waikato properties (opens in new tab)