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Lead in our water

DunedinFebruary 22

Latest water test samples 'encouraging'

New water test samples taken from the network servicing Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury Village have once again returned encouraging results, the Dunedin City Council says.
Latest water test samples 'encouraging'
Latest water test samples 'encouraging'
DunedinFebruary 16

Change to water tanks - encouraging results

Temporary tanks will be used to supplying water to East Otago communities from today, as more test results come in showing no lead in drinking water and only "background" levels in the river supplying it.
Change to water tanks - encouraging results
Change to water tanks - encouraging results
DunedinFebruary 13

DHB denies pushing for secrecy over lead levels in water

The Southern District Health Board says it did not advise the local council not to go public when lead contamination was found in East Otago drinking water.
DHB denies pushing for secrecy over lead levels in water
DHB denies pushing for secrecy over lead levels in water
DunedinFebruary 12

Water review could shape future response

A government probe into lead contamination of drinking water in Otago will examine whether the health response has been adequate or flawed.
Water review could shape future response
Water review could shape future response
DunedinFebruary 10

DCC water review to follow ministry’s

The DCC won't start to review its processes in relation to the lead contamination of drinking water at three East Otago towns until after the Health Ministry's review is done next month.
DCC water review to follow ministry’s
DCC water review to follow ministry’s
DunedinFebruary 9

Steady uptake of blood tests at events centre

The East Otago Events Centre hosts a wide range of events, including flower shows, quiz nights and high teas.
Steady uptake of blood tests at events centre
Steady uptake of blood tests at events centre
DunedinFebruary 7

‘Unanswered questions’ remain about contamination: minister

The angst and frustration in Waikouaiti and Karitane is understandable as questions remain surrounding lead found in the local water supply, Associate Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall says.
‘Unanswered questions’ remain about contamination: minister
‘Unanswered questions’ remain about contamination: minister
DunedinFebruary 4

'Unacceptable' - PM on lead levels in East Otago

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken about lead levels in Waikouaiti and Karitane calling the situation "unacceptable".
DunedinFebruary 4

Parents fear for newborn exposure

Parents Richard and Rachel Olsen, of Waikouaiti, were horrified to hear some of the water Mrs Olsen had been drinking during her pregnancy might have contained high levels of lead.
Parents fear for newborn exposure
Parents fear for newborn exposure
DunedinFebruary 4

Even one toxic spike in supply ‘alarming’

The potential sources of the lead detected in the Waikouaiti/Karitane drinking water are limited and it should therefore be "a pretty easy contaminant to deal with" once identified, an environmental consultant says.
Even one toxic spike in supply ‘alarming’
Even one toxic spike in supply ‘alarming’
DunedinFebruary 4

Lead in water found at 40 times acceptable level

​The highest level of lead in the water in Waikouaiti was almost 40 times acceptable levels - not four times as previously reported by the DCC. A public meeting will be held at East Otago Events Centre on Friday night.
Lead in water found at 40 times acceptable level
Lead in water found at 40 times acceptable level
DunedinFebruary 3

Samples over months led to do-not-drink notice, council says

The Dunedin City Council has supplied the following updated  information on the events that  led to    Waikouaiti and Karitane residents being told on Tuesday not to use tap water for drinking, cooking or preparing food, until further notice.
Samples over months led to do-not-drink notice, council says
Samples over months led to do-not-drink notice, council says
DunedinFebruary 3

Lead in water news ‘absolutely horrifying’

A Waikouaiti woman who has been boiling her drinking water for months was appalled at being told this week not to boil or drink it, as the DCC was investigating a spike in lead levels.
Lead in water news ‘absolutely horrifying’
Lead in water news ‘absolutely horrifying’
DunedinFebruary 3

Public not told of early lead finds

Elevated levels of lead were detected in an Otago water supply as far back as August, but officials did not issue an order to prevent people drinking the water until this week.
Public not told of early lead finds
Public not told of early lead finds