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Christchurch Issues Boil Water Notice for Eastern Suburbs

2/14/2026

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The Christchurch City Council issued a boil water notice for eastern suburbs including New Brighton, Burwood, Wainoni, Aranui, and Southshore.
Testing found Total Coliforms, suggesting contamination, but no E. coli was detected.
The issue is contained to the Rawhiti Zone and poses no risk to the rest of Christchurch.
Residents should boil water for at least one minute before use and seek bottled water if boiling is not possible.

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The Christchurch City Council issued a boil water notice for eastern suburbs including New Brighton, Burwood, Wainoni, Aranui, and Southshore.
Testing found Total Coliforms, suggesting contamination, but no E. coli was detected.
The issue is contained to the Rawhiti Zone and poses no risk to the rest of Christchurch.
Residents should boil water for at least one minute before use and seek bottled water if boiling is not possible.