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ABC News
6 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Advice - Drinking Water - Threat is Reduced
This Advice is being issued for Parts of Frankston South and Frankston, between Baden Powell Drive to the foreshore, Humphries Road and Violet Street . * South East Water has advised the tap water at Parts of Frankston South and Frankston is now safe to drink. * The pipes have been flushed out and water quality sampling results have come back clear. * Investigations confirmed the issue was due to a faulty valve, which is now fixed. * This Advice replaces the Advice issued at 5 August 2025, 11:53 AM . The threat is reduced. You are now able to resume normal activities including drinking tap water. What you should do: * Turn on all of your taps and let the water run for 5 minutes. Doing this flushes out contaminated water. * If water is white or cloudy, this is due to air in the pipes. The deposits inside the pipe that were stirred up may even be making it a little brown. It should clear up quickly after flushing, but if not call South East Water on 13 28 12. * If you have any enquiries about the Boil Water Advisory being lifted, you can call South East Water on 13 28 12 or visit . [ ] This message was issued by Department of Health . The next update is expected by 06/08/2025 06:00 pm or as the situation changes. Use multiple sources to stay informed: * [ ] * VicEmergency Hotline [ ] - freecall 1800 226 226 * VicEmergency app [ ] * Facebook [ ] or Twitter [ ] * ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV. Accessibility: The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. * For information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service [ ] on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline. * If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service [ ] and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
News.com.au
04-08-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Frankston South residents told to boil water over contamination fears
Residents in Frankston South have been told it is not safe to drink water without boiling it first. 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. âš Boil Water Advisory FRANKSTON SOUTH areaâš 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.
ABC News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- ABC News
Advice - Explosive Hazard - Threat is Reduced
This Advice message is being issued for Wangaratta, between Sisely Avenue and Vincent Road. * The threat is reduced following the vehicle collision and fire on Frank Hayes Road. * Firefighters have made the acetylene cylinder safe. * There is no longer a risk of explosion. * This Advice message replaces the Warning issued at 1:26pm . People located within the area are now able to resume normal activities. What you should do: * You should avoid the immediate area of Frank Hayes Drive as emergency services are cleaning up. Impacts in your area: * There is a 50 metre exclusion zone in place on Frank Hayes Road while emergency services remain on scene. * This will be in place until approximately 3:30pm. * Tone Road has reopened. * The railway line has reopened and trains are running at a slow speed. This message was issued by Fire Rescue Victoria . This will be the final message issued for this incident. Use multiple sources to stay informed: * [ ] * VicEmergency Hotline [ ] - freecall 1800 226 226 * VicEmergency app [ ] * Facebook [ ] or Twitter [ ] * Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV. Accessibility: * The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service [ ] on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline. * If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service [ ] and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
ABC News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Advice - Industrial Fire - Threat is Reduced
This Advice message is being issued for Anakie . * The Threat is Reduced following the shed fire on Geelong-Ballan Road near Pringles Road, Anakie. * This Advice message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 12:05 AM, 21 May 2025 . People located within the area are now able to resume normal activities. What you should do: * Open windows and doors to ventilate your home or business. * Ventilating your home, business or workplace flushes out the building. Impacts in your area: * You may see or smell smoke in the area. This message was issued by Country Fire Authority . This will be the final message issued for this incident. Use multiple sources to stay informed: * [ ] * VicEmergency Hotline [ ] - freecall 1800 226 226 * VicEmergency app [ ] * Facebook [ ] or Twitter [ ] (#vicfires) * Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV. Accessibility: The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. * To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service [ ] on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline. * If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service [ ] and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
