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Have your say on proposed updates to the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules

We’re consulting on proposed changes to the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules to make compliance clearer and easier to follow for large supplies (those serving 501 or more people), while maintaining strong public health protections. Find out more and have your say on our consultation site. https://korero.taumataarowai.govt.nz/regulatory/rules-review-large-supplies/

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Ways to comply

Ways to comply

Information about the different compliance pathways that drinking water suppliers might be able to follow to meet their responsibilities.

The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai helps to develop Drinking Water Standards and are responsible for making Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules, Aesthetic Values and Acceptable Solutions.

Collectively, these set minimum requirements for drinking water suppliers and help ensure communities receive safe drinking water. You can learn about them in this section.
  • Rules, Standards and Aesthetic Values
    Learn about and view the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules, Drinking Water Standards and Aesthetic Values.
    Find out more
  • Acceptable Solutions
    An Acceptable Solution may be a more straightforward and cost-effective compliance pathway for some suppliers.
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  • Exemptions
    It might be unreasonable or impractical for some suppliers to comply with some parts of the Act and they can apply for an exemption.
    Find out more
Last updated: 3 September 2025