New Zealand exempts small water suppliers from new rules, benefiting 80,000 rural households.

New Zealand's government has amended drinking water rules, exempting small suppliers providing water to fewer than 25 people from adhering to new rules and registering supply arrangements. This change eases costs and hassle for around 80,000 rural households, who can continue supplying safe drinking water through existing protections in quality assurance programs. The updates were welcomed by Federated Farmers, a farming organization, as a "major win" for farmers and rural communities.

August 08, 2024
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