5 Feb 2021

Southland DHB faces the public about lead contamination

From Lately, 10:20 pm on 5 February 2021

About 500 residents of two East Otago towns have packed out a public meeting tonight regarding high levels of lead in the local water supply.

Karyn speaks with the chair of the Waikouaiti Community Board, Alisdair Morrison, after the meeting about what was said and what happens next, and whether any source of the lead contamination has been confirmed.

Karitane - lead water advice by Dunedin City Council

Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton