Revised Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules came into effect on 1 January 2025 for supplies serving 500 or fewer people.

The revised rules clarify monitoring and reporting requirements for Very Small Communities and Small and Medium suppliers operating under Level 1 and Level 2 rules.

The rules are currently available here: Drinking-Water-Quality-Assurance-Very-Small-to-Medium-Drinking-Water-Supplies-Amendment-Rules-2024.pdf

The water regulator Taumata Arowai is developing guidance to help all those groups address the rules and the common issues they might face. You can keep up to date here: www.taumataarowai.govt.nz