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For drinking water suppliers

Find out what type of drinking water supply you provide, view your obligations under the Water Services Act 2021 and learn about the options available to you for demonstrating compliance with the Act.

What type of drinking water supply do you provide?

Every day, drinking water suppliers play a vital role supporting the health and wellbeing of people across New Zealand by providing them with safe, reliable drinking water. 

Under the Water Services Act 2021outbound all registered drinking water suppliers have a legal responsibility to ensure the water they supply is safe to drink 

To help drinking water suppliers meet that responsibility, the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has developed a set of Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules (the Rules) that set out minimum compliance requirements for different types and sizes of drinking water supply.

Some drinking water suppliers might be able to use an Acceptable Solution instead of the Rules to demonstrate compliance with the Act. 

If you know what type of supply you provide, use the links below to view all requirements and compliance options that apply to you, along with guidance and supporting information. 

If you're unsure what type of supply you provide, find out here