Bendemeer residents receive bore water contamination notice in the mail

The letters were left at the general store, which also serves as the Post Office, so many people won’t get a letter until they pick up their mail.

Tiarni Heemskerk, from the general store, said the news did concern some people in the town.

She said council should hold a community meeting.

“It would show some good will from council and it would start to rebuild the respect,” Ms Heemskerk said.

“They can clear up any questions people have and stop this from becoming Chinese whispers.”

Long-time Bendemeer resident Faith Dixon said she had drunk the water for more than 60 years.

“And I’m still here,” she said.

“At my age it doesn't concern me too much. It's the younger ones I'm worried about. I've got two grandkids, eight and 10. My daughter is a nurse, so I’ll ask her what the risk is for them.”