Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Several Auckland Suburbs

Watercare has issued a precautionary boil water notice for 7,500 households in Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak, and Three Kings after E. coli detection.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 8, 2026, 5:58 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

Critical Safety Instructions for Residents

Affected residents must use boiled tap water or store-bought bottled water for the following activities:

Consumption: Drinking, making ice, and preparing food or infant formula.

Hygiene: Cleaning teeth and washing dishes.

Method: Watercare states that boiling water in an electric kettle is sufficient to kill bacteria. The water only needs to be boiled once and should be allowed to cool before use.

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