Frankston South residents told to boil water over contamination fears
The advice was issued by South East Water Australia following a burst pipe on Sunday which has affected the water pressure in the area.
Without water pressure, dirt, sediment and dangerous bacteria can flow into the pipes potentially leading consumers to gastro, diarrhoea, cramps and headaches.
Consumption may also have serious effects for infants, children, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
⚠Boil Water Advisory FRANKSTON SOUTH area⚠Due to low water pressure in the area on Sunday 3 August 2025, we’re advising customers in FRANKSTON SOUTH to boil their tap water before drinking, mixing cold beverages, preparing food, making ice, brushing teeth & gargling.
— South East Water Australia (@southeastwater) August 3, 2025
A safety warning was issued by Vic Emergency about 3am on Monday.
South East Water Australia has advised that all water used by residents for drinking, mixing cold beverages, preparing food, making ice or brushing teeth is boiled and allowed to cool in clean, closed containers before use.
Emergency drinking water is being made available at 7 Dunstan St, Frankston South.
'We're investigating the issue and sampling the water quality. We're working around the clock to return water supply to normal as soon as possible,' South East Water Australia said in a statement.
The water is still safe for washing hands, showering and bathing as long as it is not consumed.
Anyone who has consumed water and is feeling sick is urged to seek the attention of a doctor or local medical centre immediately.
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