Cases of cryptosporidium found in Queenstown

Queenstown residents are being told to boil their water, after at least eight cases of cryptosporidium – a parasite causing gastro-intestinal illness – have been confirmed in the area.

The notice covers all properties connected by the Council’s Queenstown supply – including Fernhill, Sunshine Bay, Queenstown Hill, Queenstown CBD, Frankton, Quail Rise and Tucker Beach Rd, Kelvin Heights and Hanley’s Farm.

Water treatment engineer Iain Rabbits spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.