Some Raglanites have been asking if the water supply is back to normal and is it OK to wash clothes now?
After I saw a water tanker delivering water to the Raglan Rest Home on Friday 18th, I asked WDC for an update.
“Are there still parts of Raglan without a piped water supply?” No response.
There is this information on the WDC Facebook: “A boil water notice continues to be in place despite the reservoirs refilling overnight. The treatment plant was able to be turned on again Thursday afternoon and further tests are being carried out to ensure water quality and safety. It’s now fine to shower and do your washing, all we ask is that you don’t overdo it! If you find you have dirty or discoloured water, flush your cold water taps.”
So you can wash clothes, but don’t over do it. (Whatever that means?).
Raglan’s normal water use at this time of the year is about 1500 to 2000 cubic metres a day. The treatment plant capacity is several times that, so 40 hours after the treatment plant went online again, there should now be more than enough water in the reservoirs.
They did answer an earlier question about Greenslade Road. “What is the current position for the Greenslade Road leak?” Answer: “Staff will reassess the possible break on Monday once all reservoirs are back online.”
There are many leaks in pipes around Raglan at any one time. I guess the Greenslade Road leak is just one of these. Back in August, WDC’s Strategy & Finance committee were told that 25.4% of Raglan water leaks from the council network before it gets to water user properties. For example there is a leak bubbling out of the road at the intersection of Bayview and Cambrae roads. The council staff fix these within the limits of what they can do.
We also asked; “If the turbidity (at Riki Springs) does not lower naturally what plans does Council have to install high capacity filtration at the plant?” Answer: “Council is continuously monitoring the turbidity of the spring. Once a more complete body of information is collected, Council will be able to make an informed decision on whether or not a filtration plant is required.”