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3349 days ago

Short Term Chlorine Treatment of Geraldine Water

Stephen Doran from Timaru District Council

As part of our commitment to provide high quality, safe drinking water to all our communities we are treating the Geraldine water system with a small amount of chlorine today.

This was following the discovery of a single E. coli bacterium at two points in Geraldine this week during our extensive water testing. While this was at levels far below what could possibly make anyone sick, we take even the smallest indications seriously.

Geraldine’s water supply is UV treated to kill bacteria at source, but is generally unchlorinated, so you may notice a slight change in smell in the short term. This will clear in a few days.

We will also continue high frequency testing to ensure this treatment has been successful.

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More messages from your neighbours
15 hours ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.1% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.1% Complete
  • 21.9% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.9% Complete
242 votes
6 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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28 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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