'Do not drink' warning lifted in Waiouru (opens original article in a new tab)

The 'do not drink' warning in Waiouru was lifted after the Defence Force found aluminium in the water supply, which was caused by a power outage at a treatment plant. The water is now safe to drink, but precautions were taken at the local school.

• Defence Force lifted 'do not drink' warning in Waiouru after aluminium was found in water supply.
• Power outage at water treatment plant caused aluminium levels to rise above drinking water limits.
• School closed drinking fountains and provided hand sanitiser due to water supply issue.