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Clean, clear, safe and secure drinking water for the long term
Last week, we released information about Council plans to install a manganese extraction plant this summer, to allow for permanent chlorination. This development is an important step towards providing clean, clear, safe and secure drinking water to Martinborough, for the long term.
The current chlorination arrangements are temporary because the town is being supplied by only one bore, the one with the lowest levels of manganese.
Chlorination is included in a multi-barrier approach to protecting drinking water supplies across New Zealand, including all other Wairarapa towns, as recommended following the Havelock North water crisis.
South Wairarapa District Council Chief Executive Harry Wilson says, “Protecting public health and the resilience of the town’s water supply is our highest priority. Removing the manganese allows for permanent chlorination, which is the most tried and tested measure to ensure safe drinking water.
“Being able to remove manganese means we can once again supply water from all three bores and sustainably meet water demand for Martinborough this summer, and for the long term.”
Until the manganese extraction plant is up and running, it’s possible that water conservation may be required earlier than usual this summer. Council’s proposal is that outdoor water restrictions for Martinborough will be applied if daily water consumption exceeds 1,200 m3/day. The community will be kept informed about water consumption levels and people can expect one week’s notice before a sprinkler ban is put in place. … Continue Reading
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