Water Services

Nine water supplies are operated and maintained in the townships in Westland District.

Hokitika, (including Kaniere), Harihari and Ross supplies have treatment plants that comply fully with the Drinking Water Standards of New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2008).

Whataroa, Franz Josef/Waiau and Fox Glacier water supplies are treated to ensure bacterial compliance with the Drinking Water Standards of New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2008).

Other supplies which are currently sourced from bush catchments or shallow underground wells are not yet treated.

Council has a programme of water treatment plant construction planned for the District and documented in the LTP.

Water Supplies

  • Kumara
  • Arahura
  • Hokitika/Kaniere
  • Ross
  • Harihari
  • Whataroa
  • Franz Josef/Waiau
  • Fox Glacier
  • Haast

Operating costs are funded by way of targeted rates on all users.   A full schedule of water targeted rates can be found in Council’s LTP or Annual Plans.

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