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What advice has the Minister for the South Island received, if any, about nitrate in drinking water supplies, including private supplies, across the South Island?

Answered Question 36365 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • What advice has the Minister for the South Island received, if any, about nitrate in drinking water supplies, including private supplies, across the South Island?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.