The discolouration is due to a process control fault at the Faure Water Treatment Plant. As a safety precaution, residents are advised to boil the water before drinking especially if it appears discoloured.

We are now feeding the affected areas of the network from Blackheath Reservoir and the situation is anticipated to normalise over the next few days.

The City is working on resolving the problem as soon as possible, and would like to apologise for any inconvenience.

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