Review of health response into Waikouaiti water supply lead contamination

Summary

An independent review into the health system response to lead contamination in Waikouaiti’s drinking water supply has found that the sector focused on reducing the risk to the community’s health first.

The review also considered if any amendments were required to health legislation, compliance and operational processes to improve public safety and reduce risk to health and wellbeing. Further information about the recommendations made is available in the report.