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Elevated levels of the toxic heavy metal Arsenic have been detected in treated water sourced from the Waikato River, potentially affecting Waikato and Auckland water supplies.  Authorities are investigating the cause. Steve Taylor, head of operations at Water Services Authority Taumata Arowai (WSA), said there was “naturally a level of arsenic” in ..

It’s international lead poisoning prevention week – a great time to celebrate that NZ will go lead-free for all new plumbing products in contact with drinking water from 1 May 2026 – giving manufacturers and suppliers plenty of time to prepare.For further info: https://www.who.int/campaigns/international-lead-poisoning-prevention-week..

We are proud to support the Special Children’s Christmas Party in December, for special children who live with life threatening illness, physical or intellectual impairment, domestic violence, or in underprivileged circumstances.We encourage others to also make a contribution by visiting here: https://www.sccpnz.co.nz/..

This document guides New Zealand's water sector in addressing climate adaptation challenges by offering local and global solutions. It aims to fill knowledge gaps and shares case studies on effective strategies for resilient water infrastructure...

By the end of 2024, over 500,000 New Zealanders will enjoy safer drinking water as councils across the country work to meet Taumata Arowai’s water safety standards. This push follows the Queenstown cryptosporidium outbreak, which highlighted the need for improved water treatment barriers.Most councils are on track to meet the December deadline to i..

Water New Zealand is proud to support Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) from 14th to 21st September 2024. This year’s theme, "Te Rerenga Wai, Te Rerenga Kōrero – Flowing Conversations," celebrates the deep connection between wai (water) and tāngata (people) in Te Ao Māori.Water is fundamental to life, embodying mauri (life force) in Te A..

A survey across 141 countries found that more than 52 percent of respondents “anticipate serious harm from drinking water in the next two years,” according to a recent studyThe study, newly published in Nature Communications, analyzed data from more than 148,000 adults from the 2019 Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll.Researchers from North..

With ‘Local Water Done Well’, the Government’s new water services reforms, comes time for Aotearoa to move from conversation to clear action.In Newsroom NZ today, Lorraine Kendrick and Garry Macdonald break down the detail, and share the key things councils need to consider, to deliver the safe, reliable and affordable water services our communitie..

Today is World Backflow Prevention Day, dedicated to the protection of our drinking water supply. Backflow prevention devices and cross-connection control programs are the unsung heroes of water safety and often go unnoticed, but they play a crucial role in supplying clean and safe water all over the world. Backflow refers to an unwanted water flow..

Tests have shown an elevated level of lead in the Tokomaru water supply. People living in the Horowhenua town are being told not to drink tap water while testing continues. Boiling the water will not make it safe and residents should use bottled water for all uses including brushing teeth, preparing food, and baby formula, Horowhenua District Counc..

There are approximately 1 billion single-use plastic bottles sold in New Zealand every year.Greenpeace has prepared a visual showing these bottles filling up Eden Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQiUxItqNAI We do not utilize any single use plastics in our business, and through our Environmental & Sustainabiltiy practices we encourage enhancin..

Water New Zealand says Taumata Arowai’s drinking water quality reports released today show that many communities continue to be supplied with unsafe drinking water.Technical lead - projects and sustainability, Lesley Smith says the water services regulator's findings are a clear indication that many suppliers are still struggling to supply safe dri..

Rotorua Lakes Council’s Karamu Takina Spring has won New Zealand’s best-tasting tap water title in the 2024 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.Rotorua was up against Matamata-Piako District Council, Veolia Central Hawke’s Bay District Council and Kāpiti Coast District Council in the grand final.The competitions took place in New Plymouth at..

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The BBC has published an article discussing the issues and consumer mistrust of tap water in the UK.  The article is available here: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240417-is-filtered-water-healthier-than-tap-waterIt discusses consumer awareness, the typical issues found in water, and the different filtration options. Even if you are on town w..

Welcome to Chris Hughes who joined us recently. Our Dunedin based team is ready to serve you for all your water treatment needs. Chris looks forward to meeting and catching up with you...

The Government has just issued a press release setting out its agenda for “Local Water Done Well”, which will replace Labour's Three Waters/Affordable Water reforms. According to Minister Simeon Brown:The Government will pass a bill to repeal Labour’s divisive and unpopular Three Waters legislation by 23 February 2024 as part of our 100-day plan. T..

Brave Blue World is a documentary exploring the exciting new technologies and innovations that have the potential to solve the world's water crisis. The film highlights scientific and technological advancements that have been taking place, often behind the scenes, to ensure the world's population has access to clean water and safe sanitation servic..

PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) is an acronym for a group of manufactured chemicals. They are resistant to water, oil, and heat. They have been used to make a range of products such as:household itemspersonal care productscleaning productsindustrial products Water and Soil are some primary exposure pathways for PFAS contamination.  Rece..

A reminder from Wellington Water that the risk of a water shortage is real, so prepare for tighter restrictions this summer. Through a combination of above average usage, increasing leaks and a growing population, Wellington is using (and losing) more water than ever before.More information at the following link: https://www.wellingtonwater.co.nz/o..

Taumata Arowai has released a list of council and government drinking water supplies lacking a bacterial barrier and/or residual disinfection.Head of Regulatory, Steve Taylor said that bacteria such as Campylobacter can be spread through drinking water supplies.  “It’s a requirement of the Water Services Act 2021 (the Act) and the Drinking Water Qu..

Greenpeace has launched a ‘know your nitrate’ map indicating possible nitrate contamination levels of drinking water across New Zealand, warning of health risks from the higher nitrate concentrations.An article with further information is here: Nitrate map indicates NZ's drinking water contamination levels - Greenpeace AotearoaThe map is here: Know..

Orders to add fluoride to more than a dozen drinking water supplies have been ruled unlawful by the High Court, likely delaying plans for a significant expansion of fluoridation. A preliminary High Court decision has ruled those orders contained a procedural error - namely, Sir Ashley Bloomfield did not give specific consideration to the Bill of Ri..

Many countries take drinkable tap water for granted, but that isn’t the case everywhere. And in certain areas of NZ care should also be taken to abide by local notices on tap water quality from time to time. The following exhibit shows an interesting global perspective on drinking tap water:  ..

Master Plumbers has released its Action Plan for the future of NZ’s plumbing industry. The full report is available here: MP Action Plan. The Plan focuses on: 1) Productivity & Workforce Capacity 2) Climate & Environment and 3) Public Health & Safety. It contains suggestions on additional regulations for drinking water, including verification of pr..

“Imagine a Day Without Water“ is a day of education and advocacy that highlights how water is essential, invaluable, and in need of continuous investment. Water is the lifeblood of our communities, the driving force behind our cities, and an essential part of our everyday lives. We celebrate our communities investing in water infrastructure and the..

An American water warrior immortalised by Hollywood has told a Water NZ industry conference that water problems are getting much worse, and communities can — and must — stand up and fight. Julia Roberts won an Oscar for her portrayal of Erin Brockovich in the 2000 film of the same name, about an unschooled single mother's dogged fight to bring the ..

Water regulator Taumata Arowai last week wrote to the Christchurch City Council and 26 others which do not have protection against protozoa and other parasites on some of their supplies. The Christchurch supplies alone serve more than 168,000 people. "Although the Christchurch supply is non-compliant at present the water is safe to drink," said Bre..

Today, September 18, is World Water Monitoring Day, celebrated across the world to educate as many people as possible about protecting their water resources by testing, analyzing and monitoring them to ensure timely actions can occur to maintain the quality of the earth’s important water ecosystem. We provide some testing products here: Water Tests..