We've published new guidance to help people understand wastewater treatment systems.
Taking action for sustainable use and management of water
We are accelerating actions to improve and protect drinking water sources, and set standards for effective management of stormwater and wastewater.
We are supporting water users to develop infrastructure and practices (including exploring the role of environmental infrastructure) to access water sources and use them sustainably.
How are we tracking on our Levels of Service?
To achieve this level of service, we will:
- 7.1 Deliver prioritised catchment programmes to improve urban water quality.
How are we doing: Staff from the regional council and the city and district councils work together to consider drinking water, wastewater and stormwater, and provide information and advice to industry and the wider community.
To achieve this level of service, we will:
- 12.1 Identify opportunities for improving environmental outcomes through infrastructure and establish projects though a regional work programme.
How are we doing: Our regional work programme includes Selwyn District Environmental Infrastructure and Hekeao Hinds Plains Environmental Infrastructure.
How are we doing on our key initiatives?
How are we doing: Technical advice has been provided to Taumata Arowai and the Department of Internal Affairs via working groups and a technical submission. Relationships have been established across takiwā regional councils and work initiated on regulatory alignment. We continue to work with city and district councils to improve compliance.
Recent highlights and updates
A review of efforts to address water quality issues in the Hinds catchment is a chance to celebrate, and 're-set'.
We have shared our findings on what caused the discolouration of Timaru’s drinking water in late 2021.
New rules in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan will see more water kept in the Hakatere/Ashburton River.