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Lead in Otago water found at 40 times acceptable levels
4 Feb, 2021 05:16 AM
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• Six tests show elevated lead levels.
• First test results showing elevated lead levels in August.
• Elevated lead levels at Waikouaiti Golf Club (4 times), Karitane Bowls Club (1), Waikouaiti raw water reservoir (1).
• No-drink notice issued Feb 2 (after reservoir test result received Jan 29).
• Two test results emailed to DCC on Dec 18 not opened until Jan 7.
• DCC changes email procedures.
The highest level of lead in the water in Waikouaiti was almost 40 times acceptable levels - not four times as previously reported by the Dunedin City Council.
Meanwhile, Mayor Aaron Hawkins has welcomed the Ministry of Health s announcement that blood tests would be made available to 1500 residents in Waikouaiti and nearby Karitane. ....

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