The Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules (the Rules) include a comprehensive risk management plan designed to ensure safe drinking water. It identifies potential hazards, outlines preventive measures, and sets up monitoring and response strategies to maintain water quality. Under the Water Services Act 2021, suppliers who do not adopt an Acceptable Solution must follow the Rules.
Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules(the Rules) include a comprehensive risk management plan designed to ensure safe drinking water. It identifies potential hazards, outlines preventive measures, and sets up monitoring and response strategies to maintain water quality. Under the Water Services Act 2021, suppliers who do not adopt an Acceptable Solution must follow the Rules.
Who needs to follow The Rules?
Compliance deadlines
What rules apply to me?
This short questionnaire will help you identify which compliance Rules apply to your drinking water supply under the Water Services Act 2021. It takes less than a minute to complete.
Based on your responses, we’ll guide you to the relevant Rule modules
Disclaimer: This is a guide only, it does not constitute legal or final advice for your situation - we strongly recommend consulting our team for confirmation of any solution, and legal advice from a relevant third party if your situation requires it. Information is current as of April 2025. Please check Taumata Arowai’s website for any updates or changes. For more information visitTaumata Arowai’s website.
Have further questions? We are here to help.