E. coli (EHEC) bacteria. Source: AFP
RESIDENTS in Marburg will be woken by a loud hailer truck on Sunday morning warning them that E coli has been found in their water supply.
About 1400 properties in the Marburg water supply zone are affected and an alert was issued about 5pm Saturday when two tests returned positive results for E coli.
The water ban was triggered when the bacterium was detected in a routine water sample taken on Friday.
A follow-up sample taken on Saturday also returned a positive result meaning water use was suspended and Queensland Health was advised.
A spokeswoman for Queensland Urban Utilities said the levels of E coli detected were "very low''.
Under Australian drinking water guidelines no level is acceptable.
"The chances of anyone falling ill or having any consequences we think are actually very low so it is precautionary," the spokeswoman said.
Chlorine doses will be increased to kill off the bacteria and the waterways will be flushed out with further tests will be carried out tomorrow.
Residents were door knocked today and warned of the danger with more warnings to be issued from a truck driving through the streets of Marburg early Sunday morning.
The utilities company have ruled out flood waters being the cause for the e-coli and the spokeswoman said the finding was "unusual but not unprecedented".
Bottled water is available at Marburg State School on Louisa St and the Edmond Street park.
The alert applies to residents of:
Arndt Road, Audreys Way, Cochranes Road, Dance Street, Edmond Street, Edward Street, Frederick Street, George Street, Gibson Street, Haigslea Malabar Road, Ida Street, James Street, Jane Street, John Street, Kennedy Street, Keogh Street, King Street, Kraatzs Road, Lawrence Street, Louisa Street, Main Street, Marburg Fernvale Road, Marburg Quarry Road, Moriarity Lane, Owens Street, Queen Street, Roderick Street, Rosewood Marburg Road, School Street, William Street, M Verrenkamp Road
Tips from Queensland Urban Utilities:
- Tank water should also be boiled in case it is filled up by the main water supply.
- Residents are asked to boil water, or use bottled water for the purposes of drinking, cooking, washing uncooked foods (such as salads), making ice, personal hygiene, washing hands, cleaning teeth, gargling, face washing of young children, making baby or infant formula, washing toys and children's utensils.
- Residents are advised to boil tap water for three minutes prior to use.
- Water should then be allowed to cool, stored in a clean container with a lid and refrigerated (if practical) before drinking.
- If access to a private water supply is available, i.e. a rainwater tank, please ensure this water is also boiled before use.
- Authorities have requested that residents ensure all members of impacted households are aware of the e-coli alert.
- Special care is advisable for some people including: people with severely weakened immune systems (the immunosuppressed), individuals receiving dialysis treatment, infants and aged individuals. Please contact a doctor for more information.
Check the Queensland Urban Utilities website for updates and a list of affected streets: www.urbanutilities.com.au
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