Level three water restrictions will be introduced across Christchurch to help keep water use down while critical work is done to upgrade the city’s well heads.
The Birdlings Flat water supply has been temporarily chlorinated after regular testing detected the presence of a low number of contaminants.
Mayor Lianne Dalziel wants Christchurch City Council to renew its commitment to involving mana whenua in its decision-making processes.
Level 2 water restrictions are now in place for Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua on Banks Peninsula as dry conditions put pressure on water supplies.
The new water services regulator Taumata Arowai has met with Christchurch City Council to discuss its planned approach to providing safe drinking water.
A project to minimise odours coming from the Christchurch wastewater treatment plant oxidation ponds has been successfully completed, with all 16 aerators surging to life yesterday.
Christchurch residents are being urged to start watching their water use as demand on the city’s water supply network ramps up early.
Banks Peninsula residents are being urged to start watching their water use as demand on the area’s water supply networks increases.
Christchurch City Council is encouraging residents to keep up their water-saving efforts this summer, especially on the hotter days.
Adding fluoride to Christchurch’s drinking water supply would be complex and costly, with initial estimates putting the capital outlay required at more than $60 million.