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Has Taumata Arowai identified shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in any drinking water supplies other than the campground drinking water at the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp in September 2025?

Answered Question 18585 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Has Taumata Arowai identified shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in any drinking water supplies other than the campground drinking water at the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp in September 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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No. The type of E. coli (e.g. STEC) would typically only be tested for when there is an outbreak of illness to determine the potential source of the outbreak.