(1)  The Director or a council may make any one or more of the following orders if satisfied that the quality of water is, or is likely to become, a threat to public health:

(a) an order closing the supply of the water;

(b) an order restricting or preventing the use of the water;

(c) an order restricting or preventing the use of any food products in which the water has been used;

(d) an order restricting or preventing the taking, harvesting or public supply of fish or shellfish from the water or which have been in the water;

(e) an order requiring the water to be brought to an approved standard;

(f) an order requiring the relevant Agency, public authority, regulated entity or person to provide a temporary alternative supply of water.

(2)  A person must not fail to comply with an order.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(3)  The Director, an environmental health officer or a public authority may –

(a) give warnings and information to the public about the safe use of the water; and

(b) do anything necessary and practicable to render the water safe.