Christchurch Earthquake - Water tankers and portaloos

1pm Tuesday 7 September

Christchurch residents are advised to keep following public health
advice regarding water use and sanitation as tap water in Christchurch
may not be safe.

Residents should work on the assumption that tap water may be
contaminated and that all water for drinking (including drinking
fountains), brushing teeth, making coffee and washing food and dishes
must be boiled for three (3) minutes before use. Residents can use
unboiled water for bathing and showering.

Tests are being carried out on city water supplies this week and
residents will be advised when tap water is safe to use without boiling.

Water is available
Water is available from tankers at the following streets/roads:
* 31 McBratneys Road
* McBratneys/Banks
* Keller/Retreat
* Kingsford
* Palmers/New Brighton
* Halberg/Porritt
* Gayhurst/McBratneys
* Linwood High School
* Avondale Retirement Home - Locksley Avenue
* Bishopdale Mall
* Brooklands Community Centre
* Banks Ave School

Please bring your own containers (20 litres-plus). All water from
tankers must be boiled before use.

Portaloos
Those who do not have water for flushing their toilets need to use
portaloos that have been supplied in the worst affected areas, or
construct a makeshift loo.

They can use a bin lined with two or more plastic bags. The plastic bags
need to be closed tight after use and buried.

Portaloos are based at:
* Birch Street
* Wairoa Street
* Liggins Street
* Silverdale Place
* Keller Street
* Tasman Street
* Gayhurst Road
* Queensbury Street
* Broadpark, Waimairi Beach
* Bowie Place
* 950 Avonside Drive
* Hulverston Drive
* Ebbtide Street
* Mermain Lane
* Galbraith/Morris corner
* Morris/Robson corner
* Linwood College, Aldwins Road
* Brooklands Community Centre
* Retreat Road
* End of Rockinghorse Road
* South Brighton Domain

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