May 30, 2025
UPDATE 2: The boil water alert was lifted on Saturday morning
UPDATE 1: South Burnett Regional Council has repeated precautionary advice for all residents of Blackbutt to boil tap water used for drinking.
This advice is to all residents in Blackbutt that are connected to the town potable water supply.
The first round of microbial analysis results are clear and second round results will be completed early Saturday morning.
Council will continue to work with the Drinking Water Supply Regulator and Queensland Public Health Unit to ensure public safety.
Council will provide another update by 11:00am on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Earlier
May 29, 2025
South Burnett Regional Council has issued precautionary advice for all residents of Blackbutt to boil tap water used for drinking.
This advice is to all residents in Blackbutt that are connected to town potable water supply.
Following a loss of water to the town’s reservoirs, Council has restored the supply and continues to flush the network. Council recommends that residents boil their tap water as a precaution until further communication is provided from Council.
Regular updates will be provided via Council’s website and social media channels.
People should use cooled boiled water or bottled water for:
• Drinking
• Brushing teeth
• Preparing and cooking foods
• Washing raw foods such as fruit and vegetables
• Preparing beverages and making ice
• Preparing baby formula
• Sponge-bathing infants
Unboiled drinking water can be used for:
• Showering and bathing other than infants (avoid getting water in the mouth)
• Washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher
• Washing clothes
• Flushing toilets
People should bring drinking water to a rolling boil and then allow water to cool before using it or storing it in a clean, closed container for later use.
Kettles with automatic cut-off switches are suitable for producing boiled water. Variable temperature kettles should be set to boil.
Residents are urged to share this alert with neighbours and friends.
- For more information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
