8794 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 30 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8794 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	24 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08794_2026
Document guid:	3b5fa1b5-f25c-4554-87f9-3795e6830840

8794 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government: Who, if anyone, - listed by name, organisation, and title - is required to be notified when a drinking water supply breaches a Maximum Acceptable Value under the drinking water standards?

Hon Simon Watts: Under the Water Services Act 2021, registered drinking water suppliers and accredited laboratories must notify the Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai (the Authority) of breaches of the Maximum Acceptable Value (MAV) in drinking water.