No sprinklers allowed. What can I do?

A residential sprinkler and irrigation system ban, or level 2 water restrictions, can be introduced around the region as a result of increasing water consumption and a long spell of dry weather.   Read more

European Appliances - Hard or Soft Water?

If you have a European dishwasher and the instructions are telling you to add softener, read below.   Read more

Why is river supply low after heavy rainfall?

Have you ever wondered why after heavy rainfall supply from rivers goes down?.   Read more

Human Health Mitigation Projects

The purpose of a Human Health Mitigation Project (HHMP) is to identify, lessen or fix sources of pollution that may risk public health.   Read more

Boil Water Notice

When a boil water notice is in effect, consumers need to boil tap water before drinking, using for food preparation or cleaning.This is used when bacteria is present in the drinking water, or there is the potential for bacteria to be present in the drinking water.   Read more

Do the Wellington and South Wairarapa water pipe networks contain asbestos fibres?

*Do the Wellington and South Wairarapa water pipe networks contain asbestos fibres?*.   Read more