Revised Map

Key

 Highly allocated zones (>100% allocated).  Note:  Resource consent staff use this information as a basis for decisions on resource consent applications.

 Zones > 80% allocated

 Zones < 80% allocated

Note:  In February 2004 Environment Canterbury  considered two reports on the allocation of groundwater resources in Canterbury. These reports, plus a third completed in September 2004, provide the technical and policy information to guide decisions on applications for resource consents for groundwater in highly allocated groundwater zones.

 See Reasons for Change in Groundwater Allocation

Important Note
Although information relating to water allocation zones is updated regularly, on occasions there may be a time lag before the latest information appears on this page.
Environment Canterbury strongly recommends that before making a major decision such as the purchase of land, you contact Customer Services on 353-9007 to verify this information.