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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..

Boil Water Notice A boil water is in place for businesses and properties across Queenstown following a number of confirmed local cases of illness caused by the protozoa, cryptosporidium. This affects properties serviced by the Council-managed water supply to Queenstown CBD, Fernhill, Sunshine Bay and Queenstown Hill. The notice has been issued foll..

NZ Taxpayers Union has released an alternative proposal on NZ Water Reform: NZ Herald article. We await the October 2023 elections to see who will be the new government and then what the future approach to water reform will be. ..

Today a report on Drinking Water Regulation has been published by Taumata Arowai. The report covers the 2022 year and mostly discusses large suppliers (local and central government). Plese click here to view the report. ..

The world is facing an imminent water crisis, with demand expected to outstrip the supply of fresh water by 40% by the end of this decade, experts have said on the eve of a crucial UN water summit. A link with further information is here: Guardian Article ..

At Pentair, our social responsibility efforts and corporate responsibility program are guided by Making Better Essential.  See the video here: Pentair - Making Better EssentialThe decisions we make, the products we create, the solutions we offer, and the partnerships we form, are opportunities to make the world better. Central to our purpose, we ta..

Buying bottled water is a luxury that not everyone in the world can afford. A 1.5-liter bottle of water from a local brand costs an average of $0.70 globally, according to 92 countries analyzed in September 2022 by the website GlobalProductPrices.com. Australia and the Philippines are the markets where bottled water is the most expensive, at US$2.0..

When you turn on the tap, you assume what comes out will be drinkable. Indeed, the UN General Assembly recognises access to safe drinking water as a human right. And yet, more than a quarter of the world's population lives in water-stressed countries, and a similar number use a drinking water source contaminated with faeces, according to the World ..

Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, particularly in the Hawke’s Bay-Tairāwhiti region. We are assisting customers who need emergency drinking water systems in the region. Please contact us if you need help. The local council is also maintaining a very useful Water Information Update page here: C..

There's concern boil water notices are being wrongly used by some water suppliers as long term solutions to water quality issues. Full article here: https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/01/17/concern-as-nz-towns-boil-water-notice-in-place-for-28-years/..

The Big Picture: Taumata Arowai is the new water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is responsible for developing the rules, standards and acceptable solutions that help it administer the Water Services Act 2021 and ensure safe drinking water. New Drinking Water Standards, Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules, Aesthetic Values and Ac..

MBIE recently published the outcome of their consultation on Building code Update 2022 (Lead in Plumbing Products) on 15 November 2022. Link to MBIE News on Building Code Decisions on Lead in Plumbing ProductsMore information to come in future. ..

Drinking water for 40 percent of New Zealanders comes from aquifers, which also feed rivers and lakes. But nitrogen is tainting Aotearoa's groundwater. What's that pollution doing to the complex microbial eco-systems down there? Here is an interesting article from the University of Auckland: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2020/04/21/secret-life..

Nitrates are a common contaminant in drinking water, particularly in areas of agricultural production. Nitrates leached into water from dairy farming has increased significantly in the last few decades. Studies have found that nitrates in the drinking water can produce health issues for humans, including preterm births and cancers of the colon and ..

There is heightened awareness of the issue of Fluoride being added to drinking water by some councils. For some people the dental benefits are perceived to be greater than the risks that fluoride poses. For others, they prefer to remove the fluoride, and for some people with serious health conditions it may be a necessity to remove the fluoride.   ..

An interested video about the World Water Crisis:..