The Boil Water Notice issued to Luggate residents on Wednesday, 13 December 2006 has now been lifted, Queenstown Lakes District Council spokeswoman Meaghan Miller said.

"As a precaution, the notice was left in place during the weekend but consecutive testing has now shown a negative result," she said.

Residents were also being advised that the supply was now chlorinated.

"A temporary chlorination unit has been put in place and this will be replaced by a permanent unit in the near future," Ms Miller said.

The ongoing chlorination of the water would ensure the supply continued to be safe for drinking.

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For further information please contact Meaghan Miller 03 441 0499

By: Sarah