The Health (Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2007 (an amendment to the Health Act 1956) came into force on 1 July 2008. This requires Councils to check drinking water, to take all practicable steps to follow the Drinking Water Standards (DWS) and to put in place risk management plans. We are currently complying the standards as set in Drinking-water Standards for New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2018)
Three Waters Bylaw
The purpose of the Three Waters Bylaw is to:
- Manage and protect the water supply, Stormwater and Wastewater Networks from misuse or damage
- Control and monitor Trade Waste Discharges into the Wastewater Network
- Protect, promote and maintain public health and safety, and protect the environment
Three Waters Policy
The purpose of the Three Waters Policy is to provide additional information to the applicants and consumers who are required to work within the Bylaw.