Cairns Regional Council advises residents in the Bartle Frere area that a recent power outage briefly impacted part of the water treatment process.
Residents are assured that the risk of any impact on water quality is minimal, and the situation was promptly resolved.
There is no need to boil water and the risk to health is minimal.
As a precautionary measure, in the unlikely event that you feel unwell, it is recommended that you seek medical attention.
Council has notified the relevant regulators and agreed on the above actions.
We appreciate your understanding.
To check if you are in the affected area and need to boil your water during this period, please visit CRC Online Mapping™ . Please note: This is a map of water supply schemes, not a map of drinking water services.
