Council proactive in meeting new drinking water standards

Central Otago District Council (CODC) has taken proactive steps to make sure that water in our district continues to meet the rising standard of water quality in New Zealand. “As water quality standards increase, we have continued to prioritise investment, including the recently opened Lake Dunstan Water Supply” CODC Chief Executive Officer Peter Kelly said.

Thursday 5 October, CODC received direction from Taumata Arowai regarding compliance deadlines for protozoa barriers to be installed in all water systems. For those water systems that rely on surface water as the source, the installation and operation of a protozoa barrier must be completed by 31 December 2024. For water systems that use bore water as their source, installation and operation of a protozoa barrier must be in place by 31 December 2025.

CODC has a plan in place to deliver compliant water supplies and will accelerate its ability to achieve compliance by the due dates as directed by Taumata Arowai.

“We acknowledge the issues that have been raised by Taumata Arowai and are working towards achieving the best possible water quality for Central Otago residents”, Mr. Kelly said. ”CODC is committed to delivering safe drinking water that meets New Zealand’s Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules.“

For more information, please see Water Quality & Standards - Central Otago District Council (codc.govt.nz)