Residents of Nimbin village are asked to boil town water until further notice due to sediment contamination.

Both the Mulgum Creek Weir and the pipeline from this weir to the D. E. Williams Dam have experienced ongoing quality issues since last year’s La Niña. As a result, Nimbin’s water supply system is subject to contamination by sediment.

Council anticipates the water in Nimbin will be imminently affected by turbidity issues. Effective chlorine disinfection cannot be assured for customers connected to the water supply.

Water used for drinking or food preparation should be brought to a rolling boil to make it safe. Kettles with automatic shut off switches can do this. Water should then be allowed to cool and stored in a clean container with a lid and refrigerated.

Bottled water or cool boiled water should be used for drinking, washing uncooked food (e.g. salad, vegetables and fruit), making ice, cleaning teeth, gargling and pet’s drinking water.

Dishes should be washed in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher. Children should take bottled water or cool boiled water to school.

Council is working to fix the issue.

For further information, please refer to Nimbin Water Security, please go to https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/nimbin-water-security

This advice should be followed until further notice.