Marton Water Update - February 2025

As many of you will have noticed, the geosmin levels in Marton's water supply have increased over the course of this week leading to taste and smell issues.

Recent rain has brought fresh nutrients into the Tutaenui Reservoir, and coupled with sunshine and humid conditions over the past two weeks, means that fresh algae blooms have formed. As algae breaks down, geosmin is released into the water and that's what gives Marton's water it's taste and smell.

Our reticulation team will continue to fine tune the treatment process of the water to make improvements, but we recognise that it can take some time for the geosmin levels to settle down. We're also reliant on rain to flush the algae out of the reservoir and cooler weather to stop algae from blooming.

With that in mind, Council will be offering residents free water from a water tank at the Marton RSA and Citizens Memorial Hall. This water will be coming from our reticulated supply in Hunterville.

• What: A water tanker carrying drinking water from outside Marton
• Where: The Marton RSA and Citizens Memorial Hall
• When: Each Tuesday and Thursday between 3:00pm and 6:30pm, starting Tuesday 18 February 2025.
• How long: Residents will have access to this alternative drinking water source until further notice

Residents will need to bring their own containers to collect the water - please be patient and mindful of others. Should residents have any accessibility concerns or queries, they are encouraged to reach out to our team who will work to find a solution on 06 327 0099 or info@rangitikei.govt.nz.

We would like to thank residents for their ongoing patience regarding this ongoing issue. We know it is frustrating, but rest assured progress is being made towards our new water source solution.