Drinking-water
This section provides information for public health professionals and authorities on the Ministry's work and initiatives on drinking-water, wastewater and sewage.
This includes:
- the current status of drinking-water and sanitation provision for New Zealand
- issues that may affect public health adversely
- formulating policy and monitoring procedures for achieving safe drinking-water supplies and effective sanitation.
For drinking-water supply queries in your district please contact the Health Protection Officer at your local public health unit.
Latest updates
Jun 2011: Annual Review of Drinking-Water Quality in New Zealand 2009-2010
May 2011: Register of Community Drinking-Water Supplies in New Zealand - 2011 Edition
In this section
- The Drinking-water Assistance Programme includes technical assistance and subsidies to help small rural New Zealand communities that do not have access to drinking-water that is shown to be safe. Read more
- Information about plumbosolvency, including technical information and questions and answers on the health aspects of heavy metals entering the water. Read more
- Publications relating to drinking-water initiatives in New Zealand. Read more
- The Health Act 1956 was amended by the Health (Drinking Water) Amendment Act in October 2007 and aims to protect public health by improving the quality of drinking-water provided to communities. Read more
- Public health risk management plans and other useful resources relating to drinking-water. Read more
Page last updated: 30 June 2011
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