Katherine may have to reintroduce contaminated bore water into our drinking supply if water use is not reduced.
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Water demand has increased and we are close to the maximum amount that can be produced without the need for contaminated bore water to be added.
A spokeswoman from Power and Water said residents must continue to conserve water so the use of PFAS affected bore water is kept to an absolute minimum.
“Power and Water may need to reintroduce bore water into the water supply, up to a maximum of 10 per cent, the amount that can be used and remain within the health based guidance values,” a Power and Water spokeswoman said.
“Bore water has not been used since early August, before the water conservation measures were introduced.
“Additionally, water conservation measures may be increased to stage two which includes a further limit on irrigation frequency to only one day per week with hand watering by bucket/watering-can, allowed any day.
“We are confident that these measure won’t be required if residents adhere to the current measures,” she said.
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The spokeswoman said Power and Water would have leak checkers on the ground again next week to revisit those residents who were found to have a leak.
“We will be visiting each property to follow up on the detected leak and how to take advantage of the Leak Find and Fix rebate,” she said.
“We encourage residents to keep following the current water conservation measures in place.”
- Odd numbered properties can only water three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6pm to 8am.
- Even numbered properties can only water three days a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 6pm to 8am.
- No watering of hard surfaces such as concrete or paved driveways, footpaths, street gutters and road areas.
Power and Water Katherine Region area manager Chris Horton said residents must make a conscious effort to use less water during this high demand time.
“Water demand has gradually crept up and we are close to the maximum amount that can be produced without the need for bore water to be added,” Mr Horton said.
