29/10/2026 – Boil water advisory – Red Cliffs Urban Water Customers ONLY
TL;DR
BOIL WATER ADVISORY - RED CLIFFS URBAN POTABLE WATER CUSTOMERS ONLY
Location
Red Cliffs
BOIL WATER ADVISORY - RED CLIFFS URBAN POTABLE WATER CUSTOMERS ONLY
Lower Murray Water (LMW) is advising customers in the Red Cliffs township to boil water for a minimum of one minute prior to consumption until further notice.
A burst pipeline has caused the Red Cliffs water supply to be interrupted for a brief period and as a part of the repair process, we are issuing a boil water advice until the system is back to operating as normal.
Water is safe for showers and baths but must be boiled and cooled if used for drinking and food preparation.
Other areas in the LMW region are NOT affected and can continue to use water as usual.
We apologise for this interruption of supply. An update will be provided at 10am tomorrow (Fri 30 Oct)
Boil Water Advisory - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I boil the water to make it safe to drink
Bring water to a full rolling boil until a continuous and rapid stream of air-bubbles is produced in your pan or kettle. After boiling, allow the water to cool.
Water should be boiled even if you have a home filter or fridge or jug with a filter.
Can I boil water and set it aside for later?
Boiled water can be stored in a clean, closed container at room temperature for 24-hours. But make sure it's out of direct sunlight.
If you're storing boiled water in a sealed container in the fridge, it can be safely kept for three days.
Can I still bath, shower or wash my face in the water from my tap?
While a Boil Water Advisory is in place, it's still safe to bath, shower or wash your face.
But be careful not to swallow the water, or get it in your eyes or nose.
Remember to keep an eye on small children or people with a disability.