Water

Rural Water Supply | Urban Water Supply

 Ministry of Health Public Notice  

Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mugful of water from drinking-water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings.

We are recommending this simple precaution for all households, including those on public and private water supplies.

This notice has been issued by Waimate District Council on behalf of the Director-General of Health, Ministry of Health.

Waikakahi Water Scheme Augmentation

On 21 November 2006 Waimate District Council approved the proposal to augment the Waikakahi Rural Water Scheme by linking its Dog Kennel Hill Reservoir with the Lower Waihao Scheme's water intake at Ferry Road.
The link will be one of the first steps towards an integrated Rural Water Network being envisaged for the District.

For more information or to apply for water please contact Suresh Unni, Water Engineer - +64 3 689 8079

Rural Water Supply

The Waimate District Council operates six rural water schemes (Otaio-Makikihi, Cannington-Motukaika, Hook-Waituna, Waihaorunga, Waikakahi & Lower Waihao) and in addition, incorporated societies run Hakataramea and Cattle Creek (Upper Waihao), with Downlands being supplied and administered by Timaru District Council, with a shareholding by Waimate District Council.

Compliance with NZ Drinking Water Standards 2000 is not achieved for these schemes.

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Tasks

Information for the users of the following water supplies:

• Cannington-Motukaika
• Hook-Waituna
• Otaio-Makikihi
• Lower Waihao
• Waihaorunga
• Waikakahi

Water allocation is measured and charged in litres per day.

The standard unit is now 1500 litres per day, with possible 500 litres/day increments.

Enquiries and Faults

To make any enquiries or to report faults on Rural Water Schemes please call Waimate District Council on (03) 689 8079.

For after hours faults, please phone 0800 11 50 50 to be connected with our after hours service.

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Urban Water Supply

Council provides a regular supply of potable water to the designated urban area of Waimate (population 3,000 approx) to serve drinking, commercial and fire protection uses.  Two secure groundwater bores at Timaru Road and Manchesters Road supply the urban network via a reservoir at Mill Road. Council monitors water quality, and plans for future water supply needs.

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Tasks

Tasks are the routine matters that Council will attend to every year, in order to maintain service levels set in agreement with our community.

• Operate and maintain ground water bores at Timaru and Manchesters Roads and the reservoir at Mill Road.
• Operate and maintain water supply networks to urban properties.

Why Do We Do It?

The supply of a reliable and cost-effective water service contributes to the health of the community as well as serving a fire-fighting capability. Council must meet rising demand from residential and industrial growth.

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Our Service Levels

• Disruptions to supply should not exceed 12 hours.
• There should be adequate pressure at the boundary (100-120kPa).
• There should be adequate flow at the point of supply (>15 lt/min).
• There should be adequate pressure for fire fighting (i.e.> 25 lt/sec for 3 mins).
• The water is graded to Ee by the MoH drinking water standard. Where E=Source and treatment grade and e=distribution grade.

Contact: Asset Manager / Water Engineer - +64 3 689 8079

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