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Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant has been switched to using 100 per cent Boondooma water after the discovery of two bodies in the dam on Saturday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 21, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Burnett Regional Council has reassured residents Kingaroy’s water supply is safe following the discovery of two bodies in Gordonbrook Dam on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The dam is the primary water source for Kingaroy, and normally\u00a0uses a blend of 70 per cent water from Boondooma Dam and 30 per cent from Gordonbrook.<\/p>\n

Mayor Brett Otto said the Council became aware of the issue on Saturday night and immediately switched to 100 per cent Boondooma water.<\/p>\n

However, he stressed this was not a reflection on water quality or safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Council undertakes regular testing of the water supply, both raw and treated, from all water supply sites, including Gordonbrook Dam,” the Mayor said.<\/p>\n

“This monitoring ensures all water meets health guidelines before it enters the reticulation system.”<\/p>\n

He said ongoing testing over the past month had raised no anomalies.<\/p>\n

“At this stage, South Burnett Regional Council is currently drawing 100 per cent of raw water from Boondooma Dam, and will continue to do so until circumstances change,” Mayor Otto said.<\/p>\n

“Council and the water treatment plant operators will continue to work with Queensland Health to ensure the safety and reliability of the water supply to Kingaroy.”<\/p>\n

He said Council’s contacts with the Darling Downs Public Health Unit indicated they had no concerns about the quality of treated water from the site.<\/p>\n

Speaking to southburnett.com.au<\/strong>, Mayor Otto said the switch to Boondooma Dam water had not been due to concerns about water quality but was simply to alleviate any anxiety in the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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