Plumbers installing drinking water treatment systems for rural supplies should follow the Drinking Water Acceptable Solutions to ensure compliance.
With plumbers at the heart of ensuring safe drinking water, Water New Zealand has information on navigating the new Drinking Water Standards and Acceptable Solutions, particularly when working on small and rural water supplies. AUTHOR: WATER NEW ZEALAND
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lumbers are essential custodians of the nation’s drinking water supply. In the case of small and rural water supplies, the work of plumbers takes on a critical dimension. As first responders— called on to install, repair or maintain water systems—plumbers must be familiar with the new Water Services Act 2021 and Water Services (Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand) Regulations 2022 to ensure the drinking water systems they work on are compliant, particularly when dealing with roof, spring and bore water supplies.
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