After consulting with NSW Health, Tweed Shire Council advises that tap water is now safe to drink for all residents in Bilambil Heights, Terranora and Banora Point, effective immediately.
Testing confirms the water supply system is safe.
There is no longer a public health concern over the quality of drinking water, and it is now considered safe for all typical uses including drinking, preparing food and beverages, personal washing, dishwashing, laundry purposes and flushing toilets.
Council has worked closely with NSW Health over the past several days to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
To protect the health of the community, all broken water mains have been repaired and water quality tested.
Council and NSW Health will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Before drinking water, residents should flush out affected water from their pipes with running water for 2 to 3 minutes, including the tap most distant from their water meter, which is usually in backyards.
Residents are asked to share this notice with neighbours and friends.
Council would like to thank residents and businesses for their patience and understanding while we worked to resolve this issue.