Christchurch City Council will tell the Ministry of Health that ensuring the safety of its water supply network is its priority and it has no funding for fluoridation.
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents will need to keep an eye on their water use from 1 October as new charges to manage demand for water are introduced.
Water restrictions may need to be introduced in Christchurch unless people ease back on their water use in the coming days.
Christchurch City Council will begin contacting property owners from next week to remind them about the importance of stopping water from back-flowing into the public drinking-water supply.
Christchurch City Council has received an assurance that it will not be one of the first local authorities directed by the Ministry of Health to add fluoride to its water supplies.
Christchurch City Council is once again calling on the Government to re-think its approach to Three Waters Reform in its submissions on two bills.
Christchurch City Council will decide next week whether to take part in the first stage of the Government’s water reforms.
Christchurch City Council will consider spending an additional $2.2 million next year to improve the security of the district’s drinking water supply.
Christchurch City Council is concerned proposed new changes to freshwater planning rules won’t protect the district’s drinking water supply from increasing nitrate levels.
Christchurch City Council is welcoming the Government’s move to introduce new regulations and a dedicated watchdog to ensure people’s drinking water is safe.