Everyone should have access to safe drinking water. We are considering changes to the National Environmental Standards for Sources of Human Drinking Water (NES-DW) to make our drinking water safer.
The Government consulted on three proposals to strengthen the ability of the NES-DW to protect drinking water sources:
This consultation closed on 6 March 2022.
Read the full press release from the Minister
Note: Newly established water services regulator Taumata Arowai ran consultations focusing on other areas of drinking water regulation including drinking water standards and rules. These closed on 28 March 2022. Find out more at https://te-puna-korero.taumataarowai.govt.nz/
We will analyse and summarise submissions. We will then provide final policy advice to the Government on the preferred options.
If you have any queries please email nesdw.consultation@mfe.govt.nz.
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