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Waiouru - DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER
Active from 11/06/2026
UPDATED FRI 12 JUNE 0730hrs
Waiouru - DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER
A precautionary Do Not Drink notice for the Waiouru water supply was issued on Thursday 11 June, due to a detection of aluminium in a water sample above the maximum allowable value under the Drinking Water Standards for NZ. Until further notice you are advised NOT to use tap water for:
- Drinking – including making sachet juice/drinks
- Making ice
- Food preparation
- Brushing teeth
- Preparing infant/toddler formula
The Do Not Drink notice is expected to stay in place until at least Saturday 13 June.
Ruapehu District Council and the NZDF have purchased 5L water bottles which have been delivered to the NZDF base. If you require drinking water, these can be collected at the carpark next to the entrance to NZDF base Waiouru.
For more information, continue to check in on this alert or visit the Ruapehu District Council Facebook page.