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Precautionary boil water advisory for Wodonga and surrounds is now lifted – water is safe to drink
24 December 2025 - 2.20pm
North East Water, following consultation with the Department of Health, advises customers that the precautionary boil water advisory issued on 23 December is now lifted for Wodonga, Bandiana, Baranduda, Barnawartha, Bonegilla, Chiltern, Ebden, Kiewa, Killara, Leneva, Springhurst, Tangambalanga and Logic Centre.
The precautionary boil water advisory was issued following potential contamination from rainwater that entered a treated water storage tank in Wodonga.
Water quality testing across the Wodonga network has confirmed that the water supply is safe to drink.
This advisory was put in place as a precaution to protect community health and safety, which is always our top priority.
We acknowledge that a boil water advisory at this time of year has impacted on our customers and communities, and we sincerely thank them for following the advisory and helping to share the message.
Precautionary boil water advisory for Wodonga and surrounding towns still current
24 December 2025 - 11.00am
Customers in Wodonga, Bandiana, Baranduda, Barnawartha, Bonegilla, Chiltern, Ebden, Kiewa, Killara, Leneva, Springhurst, Tangambalanga, and Logic Centre should continue to boil all drinking water until further notice. Albury is not impacted by this precautionary advisory.
We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our communities and follow strict processes for treating drinking water. This is why we have issued this precautionary boil water advisory.
We are still waiting for laboratory test results to confirm water quality. We expect a further update at approximately 2pm which will include when the advisory can be lifted.
Precautionary boil water advisory for Wodonga and surrounding towns
23 December 2025 - 1.00pm
North East Water, following consultation with the Department of Health, advises that customers in Wodonga, Bandiana, Baranduda, Barnawartha, Bonegilla, Chiltern, Ebden, Kiewa, Killara, Leneva, Springhurst, Tangambalanga and Logic Centre should boil drinking water until further notice.
This precautionary advice has been issued following potential contamination from rainwater that entered a treated water storage tank in Wodonga. The rainwater is believed to have entered the tank during Sunday’s heavy rainfall event.
Where possible, customers should bring water to a rolling boil before being used, by heating the water until a continuous and rapid stream of air-bubbles is produced from the bottom of a pan or kettle. Kettles with automatic cut-off switches are suitable. Variable temperature kettles should be set to boil.
After heating, water must be allowed to cool before using it, and be stored in a clean, closed container for later use. Care should be taken to avoid scalding injuries especially around children.
Boiled water should be used for:
- Drinking
- Preparing beverages
- Washing and preparing food
- Preparing baby formula
- Brushing teeth
- Making ice.
Unboiled water can be used for washing your hands, showering and bathing, flushing toilets, washing dishes (ensure dry before use) and clothes and garden watering. Ensure water is not ingested whilst bathing.
Consumption of unboiled water can cause gastro-like symptoms. If you experience any of these symptoms, please contact your GP and inform your GP of this advisory.
Testing is now underway, and results from this laboratory sampling are expected within 24 hours. These results will inform our next steps including if the advisory will be lifted or continued.
Please share this advice with neighbours and friends in the affected area.
North East Water will keep customers informed as the situation changes.
For further information or if you have special needs, please call 1300 361 644.