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Drinking-water

Toi Te Ora Public Health no longer provides drinking water services. Taumata Arowai is the new Water Services Regulatory Agency. 

Most people are on a water supply owned by either their local district or city council. So you should contact your local council if you have any concerns about your water supply.

Safe drinking-water is necessary for good health. The Ministry of Health engages with public health professionals and authorities to formulate policy for achieving safe drinking-water supplies and effective sanitation in New Zealand.

Information for communities

Information about drinking water for communities is available from Taumata Arowai, the water services regulator for New Zealand.

Learn more about community drinking water supplies provided by local councils across the Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts:

 

Fluoridated drinking water

Fluoridated drinking water is supplied to only 15% of the Bay of Plenty districts, via the Whakatāne Town (including Ōhope), Taupō township and Turangi water supplies.

Learn more about:

 

Information for drinking water suppliers

Information and advice for drinking water suppliers is available from Taumata Arowai, the water services regulator for New Zealand.

 

Further information

About – Taumata Arowai

Drinking water – Ministry of Health

Drinking water quality – Environmental Health Intelligence New Zealand

 

Updated 19 Jun, 2023