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Quality and monitoring

Quality, monitoring and analysis of Christchurch water.

Water quality and monitoring

A typical average chemical (naturally occurring) analysis of Christchurch water.

Water chlorination

Christchurch has an unchlorinated, underground aquifer fed water supply, but from time to time chlorine may be added.

Meter readings

The meters are read for the purpose of water conservation to determine if there is excessive water usage and identify if there are any leaks.

Request a water reading

Arrange for the Council to take a meter reading for a property.

Compliance with NZ drinking water standards

New engineering assessments of Christchurch’s wells have revealed some of them may be susceptible to contamination, particularly in heavy rainfall events.