This Drinking Water Acceptable Solution defines key terms and operational parameters for mixed-use rural water schemes, which supply drinking water via a network where at least 50% of water is used for agricultural or horticultural purposes and no more than 50% for domestic use. It provides definitions for components such as bore, spring, surface water, distribution system, end-point treatment system, network, pre-treatment, and determinands, along with standards for validation and water quality (MAV). The solution applies exclusively to suppliers operating mixed-use rural schemes, allowing diverse source waters and optional supplementation by consumers, and exempts non-drinking water uses from treatment requirements. Compliance with Schedule 1 ensures adherence to key duties under the Water Services Act 2021, including safe aesthetic water supply, backflow protection, safety planning, record-keeping, and source water risk management, without requiring additional safety plans or compliance demonstrations.
نيوزيلندا · 2025-09-03