Drinking water in Nyirripi and Alpurrurulam

The drinking water in Nyirripi and Alpurrurulam is bore water and comes from the ground.

This means the tap water has lots of natural minerals in it from rocks including fluoride.

The Power and Water Corporation (PWC) have measured the fluoride at 1.6mg/L.

They test the water in all communities.

Who can drink the water

The tap water is safe to drink if you're 13 years and older and not pregnant.

If you are pregnant or 12 years or younger, you should drink bottled water.

The PWC is giving free bottled water to houses and schools.

Anyone can use the tap water for washing dishes, cooking, and showering.

This is in line with the Australian drinking water guidelines.

Community resources

Access the following community resources for Nyirripi or Alpurrurulam.

Fact sheets

Get the drinking water fact sheet for Nyirripi  PDF (1.0 MB) or Alpurrurulam PDF (1.0 MB).

Videos

Watch the drinking water videos for Nyirripi or Alpurrulam below.

Nyirripi

Alpurrurulam

Contact

If you have questions or need more information, call NT Health – Environmental Health Team on 1800 095 646.