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Following 37325 (2026), what changes or upgrades specifically (such as the installation of ion exchange treatment or drilling of a deeper well) have been made or are being made at 'Ashburton Borough School - Lagmhor site' to address nitrate in the drinking water supply?

Answered Question 38603 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following 37325 (2026), what changes or upgrades specifically (such as the installation of ion exchange treatment or drilling of a deeper well) have been made or are being made at 'Ashburton Borough School - Lagmhor site' to address nitrate in the drinking water supply?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that a new bore has been drilled at Ashburton Borough School - Lagmhor site to address nitrate in the drinking water supply. The new bore is still being commissioned alongside the remaining supply upgrade.