MOREE Plains Shire Council on Friday lifted a boil water alert and Level 2 water restrictions in Mungindi.

Council worked with NSW Health and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to ensure a safe and reliable supply of drinking water at the border town.

Following thorough testing, including the flushing of water mains and subsequent water sample analysis, all results from the Mungindi Water Treatment Plant and the town mains meet the required standards of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

NSW Health and DCCEEW confirmed the water is now safe for consumption.

Moree Plains Shire Council acting general manager Natalia Cowley said the boil water alert and water restrictions were lifted on Friday, February 7.

“We are pleased the water quality has returned to safe levels, and we appreciate the community’s understanding as we worked with health and environmental experts to resolve the issue,” Ms Cowley said.

Council will continue regular monitoring of Mungindi’s water to ensure water compliance.

If homes have been un-occupied the last two weeks, council recommends occupants flush internal water lines by turning on taps to ensure clean water is circulating.

“We would like to thank Balonne Shire Council and our Local Mungindi depot staff for their assistance with having bottled water for the community. Due to the boil water restrictions now being lifted, water is no longer available for collection,” Ms Cowley said.

For further information or inquiries, please contact Council on (02) 6757 3222.