We’re consulting on proposed changes to Acceptable Solutions.
We’ve provided materials below to make it easy for you to spread the word to the sector about:
- the consultation generally
- information sessions that people can attend for an overview of key changes proposed.
Find out more about Acceptable Solutions
An Acceptable Solution is currently one possible compliance option for some:
- rural supplies that provide water for farm use (e.g. irrigation, stock) as well as for people to drink
- drinking water supplies that serve 500 people or fewer.
For some suppliers, following the requirements of an Acceptable Solution may be a more straightforward and cost-effective way to meet their responsibilities than completing a drinking water safety plan and following the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules (the Rules).
Acceptable Solutions enable water to be treated at or near any buildings where people will drink it. This could include using an ‘end-point’ treatment system, which uses filters and ultraviolet (UV) light to disinfect the water.
Materials to help make it easy for you to promote the consultation
Materials (Facebook and LinkedIn tiles and post copy, e-newsletter copy) are available to help make it quick and easy for you to let others who may be interested know about this consultation.
You can mix and match the text provided below, or change it, to meet the needs of the people you’re sharing with.
You’ll also find more information that you can use on our consultation webpage.
E-newsletter text
You can use the text below to promote the consultation, and related information sessions, in your e-newsletters. Please feel free to tailor the text so that it works best for you and your community.
Have your say on proposed changes to drinking water requirements for some rural and smaller suppliers
Are you a drinking water supplier that provides water for farm use (e.g. irrigation, stock) as well as for people to drink?
Or, do you supply drinking water to 500 or fewer people?
If so, you may be interested in finding out more about proposed changes to a compliance option for your supplies.
Acceptable Solution compliance options enable water to be treated using ‘end-point’ treatment technology - at or near the buildings where people will drink it.
The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai wants your input on proposed changes to Acceptable Solutions. This proposal responds to feedback they’re received from suppliers and aims to help:
- make it easier for suppliers to determine if an Acceptable Solution is a fit for their supplies
- save suppliers and their communities, time, effort and cost, while providing good quality water to the people who drink it every day.
Sign up for an information session
The Authority is running two online information sessions where they’ll provide an overview of what’s proposed and answer questions.
- Wednesday, 14 May, 12:00-1:00pm – Register here
- Tuesday, 20 May, 6:00-7:00pm – Register here
Find out more
You can find out more about the proposed changes and have your say at korero.taumataarowai.govt.nz/regulatory/acceptable-solutions
This consultation closes at 5pm to Friday, 13 June 2025.
Facebook post – images and text
Below we've provided image 'tiles' and text to help make it quick and easy to promote the consultation on Facebook.
Please feel free to use a different image or tailor the post text so that it works best for you and your community.
Image tiles
Click the link below to open the file, then right click the image to save it.
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Drinking water suppliers have different options to meet their responsibilities and provide the people they serve with good quality drinking water.
An Acceptable Solution is currently one option for some suppliers:
- that provide water for farm use (e.g. irrigation, stock) as well as for people to drink
- with supplies that serve 500 people or fewer.
For some suppliers, following the requirements of an Acceptable Solution may be a more straightforward and cost-effective way to meet their responsibilities than completing a drinking water safety plan and following the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules.
Acceptable Solutions enable water to be treated at or near any buildings where people will drink it. This could include using an ‘end-point’ treatment system, which uses filters and ultraviolet (UV) light to disinfect the water.
Find out more about proposed changes and have your say at korero.taumataarowai.govt.nz/regulatory/acceptable-solutions
LinkedIn post – images and text
Below we've provided image 'tiles' and text to help make it quick and easy to promote the consultation on LinkedIn.
Please feel free to use a different image or tailor the post text so that it works best for you and your community.
Image tiles
Click the link below to open the file, then right click the image to save it.
Text
Drinking water suppliers have different options to meet their responsibilities and provide the people they serve with good quality drinking water.
An Acceptable Solution is currently one option for some suppliers:
- that provide water for farm use (e.g. irrigation, stock) as well as for people to drink
- with supplies that serve 500 people or fewer.
For some suppliers, following the requirements of an Acceptable Solution may be a more straightforward and cost-effective way to meet their responsibilities than completing a drinking water safety plan and following the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules.
Acceptable Solutions enable water to be treated at or near any buildings where people will drink it. This could include using an ‘end-point’ treatment system, which uses filters and ultraviolet (UV) light to disinfect the water.
Find out more about proposed changes and have your say at korero.taumataarowai.govt.nz/regulatory/acceptable-solutions