Boil water alert remains in place for Nimbin

A boil water alert remains in effect for residents in Nimbin. Lismore City Council advises all consumers to boil their water for drinking and food preparation due to potential microbiological contamination. The notice will stay in place until further testing confirms the water is safe. Update (The Lismore App, 14.06.2026, 02:08): Lismore City Council has extended the Boil Water alert for Nimbin Urban residents due to high turbidity and a failure within the temporary treatment system. Recent rainfall and seasonal changes have made the water unsafe to consume, affecting clarity and treatment effectiveness. Residents are advised to boil all water used for drinking and food preparation until repairs are completed. All-clear (The Echo, 19.06.2026, 09:17): The boil water alert has been lifted for Nimbin village following successful quality testing. The advisory remains active only for properties on the village outskirts supplied by the untreated gravity main. Residents in these rural areas must continue to boil water before consumption. All-clear (Lismore City Council, 19.06.2026, 09:17): Residents are instructed to flush their pipes for 2 to 3 minutes before consuming water. All other details remain unchanged.

Location

Nimbin, 2480, New South Wales

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Start

Unknown

End

19/06/2026, 02:00

Event type

Boil water advisory, Microbiological

Status

Lifted

Region

New South Wales

Last updated

21/06/2026, 09:18