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Residents in the central North Island town of Waiouru can once again drink their tap water, after the Defence Force lifted a 'do not drink' notice on Friday evening.
An emergency alert went out on Thursday night after aluminium was found in a sample.
Under the notice, tap water was not be used for drinking, making ice or food, brushing teeth or preparing baby formula.
Earlier, Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton said it was a disappointing situation and he apologised for the inconvenience.
