Boil Water Alert: Rylstone, Kandos, Charbon and Clandulla

Published on 10 March 2022

Due to recent storm events, turbidity levels registered of water entering the Rylstone Water Treatment Plant have caused problems with water treatment making drinking water in the Rylstone, Kandos, Charbon and Clandulla townships unsafe.

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 be 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 pets’ 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.   

If you cannot boil the water, unscented household bleach (containing 4% – 5% available chlorine) may be used. Add 2 drops of bleach to 1 litre of water (or 4 drops if the water is cloudy), mix well, and allow to stand for 30 minutes before use.

Council is working to fix the problem.

Mudgee and Gulgong town water remains safe for consumption. This advisory is in place for Rylstone, Kandos, Charbon and Clandulla only.

This advice should be followed until further notice and Council will continue to update residents via Facebook and its website.

Council is asking residents to please share this advice with neighbours and friends in the affected area.