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Mackay residents may notice a slight discolouration to their drinking water following ongoing heavy rainfall in the region.
A Mackay Regional Council spokeswoman said council was aware of instances of water discolouration across the region, adding the extended rain period had made river water dirtier and more difficult to treat.
She said council has had to supplement the supply with bore water from the Nebo Road Water Treatment Plant.
“The bore water has a higher iron concentration than the river water and customers may be noticing a slight brown or cloudy discolouration in their water supply,” the spokeswoman said.