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SBRC CEO Mark Pitt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 13, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Burnett Regional Council has assured Blackbutt residents their water is safe to drink, despite current discolouration.<\/p>\n

Council CEO Mark Pitt said a pipeline issue and a change of the source of the raw water – combined with rainfall and surface water run-off – had increased turbidity, making it difficult to produce clear water.<\/p>\n

Blackbutt usually receives its water from Boondooma Dan, but due to a pipeline issue water is currently being sourced from Boobir Creek Dam.<\/p>\n

This water high in iron and manganese but is safe to drink.<\/p>\n

During rainfall, elevated dissolved iron and manganese can become suspended in the water.<\/p>\n

When chlorine is added to disinfect the water supply, it also oxidises these dissolved trace metals which then causes the water to appear rusty or tea-coloured.<\/p>\n

This discoloured water can build up in low flow areas of the network and cause pockets of discoloured water that, while aesthetically displeasing, are bacteriologically safe.<\/p>\n

Mr Pitt said Council’s water team was working to resolve the problem with plans to air scour the pipe network during the next month.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The initial treatment is usually to change the water source,” Mr Pitt said.<\/p>\n

“Unfortunately, that hasn’t been possible for the past three weeks due to a pipeline problem. An alternative interim treatment is localised flushing at fire hydrants to bleed the system, however this is not always successful.<\/p>\n

“The best treatment, and the one chosen by Council, is air scouring, the most expensive and complex solution.<\/p>\n

“This can only be done once Boondooma water is again the water source as this process uses a lot of water.<\/p>\n

“This strategy takes several weeks and involves scouring all mains in the town. The air scouring is currently being planned and customers will be notified via letterbox drops.”<\/p>\n

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