Thousands of Australians Warned Not to Drink Tap Water After Winter Storms

Thousands of Australians Warned Not to Drink Tap Water After Winter Storms
A car is seen submerged by flood water in Traralgon, Victoria, Australia on June 10, 2021. AAP Image/James Ross
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Thousands of residents in the city of Melbourne’s outer east have been told not to drink their tap water, even after it is boiled, due to contamination.

The Department of Health issued an urgent warning early Wednesday morning advising people who live, work or are in Kallista, Sherbrooke or The Patch not to drink tap water until further notice. The warning is expected to be in place for at least three days.

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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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