What advice, if any, has the Minister received from Taumata Arowai on the risk of elevated nitrates in water to households on private drinking water supplies?

Answer

In 2024, following the elevated nitrate levels in source water in the Lower Waihao rural water supply, the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai informed the Minister of the assurance sought from Waimate District Council that it had informed affected consumers, including domestic self-supplies, of the issue and advised how to manage it.