Nelson's community facilities and businesses encouraged to flush taps following COVID-19 shutdown

The Ministry of Health recommends community facilities and businesses flush all taps so that water is clear when returning to buildings following the COVID-19 Level 4 shutdown.

When flushing your taps, it is recommended you use an outdoor tap which is at the furthest point from the road and any taps that you drink from.

Drinking water quality issues like poor taste, smell and looking brown/dirty in appearance can occur when water has been sitting idle in your pipes for long periods of time. 

These issues alone do not mean the water is unsafe, it just may not be pleasant.

For further details go to the Nelson Marlborough Health website.