Boil Water Alert in Darwin: Follow Safety Measures

0:00Here's more Sydney news from March 10th. A boilwater alert is now in effect for Darwin and nearby areas after heavy flooding hit the Darwin River Dam. The alert started Tuesday at midday for all tapwater use for drinking or cooking. Similar warnings are active in Catherine, Wulgallar, and Tyndall as the northern territory deals with major flood damage. The trouble began Monday when intense rain pushed the dam past 110% capacity, flooding the pump station around 4.30 pm. Safety systems shut down the pumps to avoid damage, stalling the main water supply. Officials from power and water corporation quickly shifted to backup bore fields in rural spots to keep water flowing to the city. Residents should boil water or use bottle for drinking, making food, baby formula, and brushing teeth while saving it for those needs only. Hand washing, showers, laundry, and dishes are fine with tap water, but avoid swallowing any. For kids, a sponge bath is a smart precaution since they might ingest water. Household filters

1:04are tablets aren't reliable enough, so boiling remains the safest bet. Quit boil taps and offices are okay to use though. Engineers are working around the clock on fixes to restart the pumps once flood waters drop. The alert stays until tests confirm the water is safe, with more rain possibly complicating recovery, officials urge everyone to stay informed through local updates. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com