Boiled Water Alert, Taylors Beach

Published on 30 January 2026

ISSUED 5.51 PM on 3 FEBRUARY 2026

Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises all residents in Taylors Beach that tap water used for drinking and cooking is now safe to consume.

There is no longer a public health concern regarding the quality of drinking water following the restoration of the water supply, after the water main broke in a couple of places in a swamp.

The water is now considered safe for all typical uses, including drinking, preparing food and beverages, personal washing, dishwashing, laundry purposes, and flushing toilets.

Council has worked closely with Queensland Health over the weekend to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

Water quality testing and spot checks have been undertaken to protect the safety of the drinking water.

Council will continue to closely monitor the situation. Residents are asked to share this notice with neighbours and friends. Council thanks residents for their patience.

For more information, call Council on (07) 4776 4600.

ISSUED 6.15 PM on 30 JANUARY 2026

Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises all residents in Taylors Beach to boil tap water used for drinking following the restoration of the water supply due to the break being in swampy conditions.

Council is working closely with Queensland Health to resolve the situation.

The boil water alert will stay in effect until further notice.

Regular updates will be provided to the Taylors Beach community.

Consuming unboiled drinking water could lead to illness, especially for vulnerable people (e.g. those who are very young, elderly or those with weak immune systems).

If you believe the water has made you sick, contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), your local doctor or local hospital and advise them of your concerns.

People should use cooled boiled water or bottled water for:

  • drinking
  • brushing teeth
  • preparing and cooking foods
  • washing raw foods such as fruit and vegetables
  • preparing beverages and making ice
  • preparing baby formula
  • sponge-bathing infants.

Unboiled drinking water can be used for:

  • showering and bathing other than infants (avoid getting water in the mouth)
  • washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher
  • washing clothes
  • flushing toilets

People should bring drinking water to a rolling boil and then allow water to cool before using it or storing it in a clean, closed container for later use.

Kettles with automatic cut-off switches are suitable for producing boiled water.

Variable temperature kettles should be set to boil.

Residents are urged to share this alert with neighbours and friends.

For more information, visit hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 4776 4600.

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