13 March 2025
Written warning given following failure to issue boil water advisory
The Water Services Authority — Taumata Arowai has issued a written warning to a Tararua District Council employee following an investigation
11 March 2025
Over 227,000 more people now have access to safer drinking water
The Water Services Authority — Taumata Arowai continues to ensure that council suppliers are implementing critical multi-barriers
25 February 2025
Help shape New Zealand’s wastewater future
The Water Services Authority–Taumata Arowai has begun consulting on proposed national wastewater environmental performance standards.
13 February 2025
Water Services Authority grants two further exemptions from drinking water rules to DOC sites
A general exemption to drinking water requirements has been granted to two additional Department of Conservation drinking water supplies.
04 December 2024
Joint media release: Waikato River water suppliers achieve compliance with arsenic standards
Today, four water suppliers drawing water from the Waikato River have returned arsenic results that meet New Zealand's drinking water standards.
02 December 2024
Do not drink notice issued - nitrate levels breach acceptable levels in Lower Waihao
Do not drink notice issued - nitrate levels breach acceptable levels in Lower Waihao, Waimate District
29 November 2024
Joint media release: Arsenic levels in Waikato River within the 'usual range'
The results of Waikato River water testing at multiple sites between Lake Ōhakuri and Rangiriri show that arsenic levels are within the normal range
28 November 2024
Joint media release: Waikato Region water quality update
Two more Waikato Region water suppliers detect slightly elevated arsenic in water - Auckland’s Watercare says it is meeting drinking water standards
27 November 2024
Arsenic levels in the Waikato River
Monitoring systems have picked up elevated levels of arsenic in the Waikato River which is drawn on for water supplies in the Hamilton area.
12 November 2024
Summary of submissions: Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules for small – medium supplies
We recently consulted on changes we’re proposing to make the Rules clearer and simpler for supplies that provide drinking water to 500 or fewer people