WORK is continuing to ensure residents fears are allayed when it comes to improving Darlington Point’s water.
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According to the Murrumbidgee Council, an ongoing review of water quality is continuing at Darlington Point.
This includes regular sampling and quality assessment of potable water at the Darlington Point water bore and a number of sampling points across the town.
The in-depth assessment is in response to concerns expressed last month by residents.
Murrumbidgee Council general manager Craig Moffitt said progress was being made.
“Council officers continue to monitor the water quality and especially chlorine concentration that is in the lower range of acceptable levels,” he said.
“We are in the process of procuring a gas chlorination injection system and discussing the installation of this system with a preferred supplier.”
Council has held preliminary discussions with NSW Health and the NSW Department of Primary Industries-Water and, in co-operation with them, it is looking at engaging suitably qualified consultants to undertaking a full assessment of the water supply.
Council also said it was complying with the best practice guidelines at all times and would continue to provide regular updates to the community on the progress made.
Darlington Point has had significant issues with its water this year.
In May chlorine continued to be added to the town’s water supply as a precautionary measure.
After residents made their complaints known, the council went to work to help allay those fears, as well as continuing to monitor the water itself.
At that time a rigorous water quality program was being carried out, with daily testing carried out by council and weekly tests by an independent testing laboratory.
Council has continued to assure residents the water is safe for human consumption, but residents should contact council to give them any feedback they may have.
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