Pukehina and Maketu residents who are unsure about their water quality are being advised to do a precautionary flush of their home systems.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has been receiving and investigating reports of disparity in water quality in areas neighbouring Paengaroa and Pongakawa following Monday's elevated pH levels for some households.

Council Utilities Manager Kelvin Hill says water with elevated pH levels has been flushed from the council's systems but there may still be some isolated pockets.

Maketu reservoir pH readings have remained within acceptable levels since Monday, however flushing will take place this afternoon in the Pukehina and Maketu areas to remove any pockets of higher pH water.

'We want to reiterate if you are unsure about the water in your home system, or if you think it feels slimy, flushing or emptying your water cylinder by running water for ten minutes should solve the problem.”

The publichHealth advice issued by Toi Te Ora Public Health is as follows: A high pH level means the water is more alkaline than it should be and the main concern about this is that it can cause skin irritation in some people.

People experiencing issues should contact the Western Bay of Plenty District Council on 0800 926 732.