All water, including filtered water, needs to be continuously boiled for at least one minute, although jugs with an automatic cut-off switch can be used, as long as they are full.
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Christchurch residents in eastern suburbs are being warned to boil their water because of bacteria contamination.
A public health alert was issued for people living in New Brighton, Burwood, Wainoni, Aranui and Southshore.
It said all water, including filtered water, needs to be continuously boiled for at least one minute, although jugs with an automatic cut-off switch can be used, as long as they are full.
Residents and people travelling into the areas will receive text alerts about the problem.
A map of the boil water notice area in Christchurch.
Photo: Supplied
Christchurch City Council said staff and contractors are in the area undertaking further testing and investigations to understand the cause of the contamination.
The boil water notice will be in place until further notice, it said.
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