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Drinking-water in New Zealand

www.moh.govt.nz/water

This section provides information for the general public, public health professionals and authorities on the Ministry of Health'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:

  • View contact information for the DHB Public Health Units

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Latest news and updates


26 Feb 2009: Annual Review of Drinking-water Quality in New Zealand 2006/07

30 Jan 2009: Register of Recognised Laboratories Drinking Water Supplies

30 Oct 2008: Drinking-water Standards for New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2008)


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The Health (Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2007

Register of Drinking Water Assessors Appointed under the Health Act 1956


Page last updated: 26 February 2009


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