Asbestos in water

Council staff were going door to door in Temuka yesterday as the district’s mayor reassured residents their asbestos-affected water supply was safe. Further test results on the water were due back this morning following the announcement the water supply was contaminated with asbestos on Wednesday night, the council confirmed. According to Timaru District Mayor Damon Odey, all advice received by the council said Temuka’s water was safe for all uses.