Taumata Arowai is currently consulting on new Drinking Water Standards, Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules, Drinking Water Acceptable Solutions and Aesthetic Values.
The Water Services Act 2021 has given unregistered suppliers four years to register and seven years to provide a drinking water safety plan, or to adopt an acceptable solution, under the Act.
The value of having a Water Safety Plan is to assess what risks could exist in the water supply and how to avoid them.
The plans give a comprehensive assessment of any public health risks and prioritises any improvements that could help reduce the risks.