36365 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for the South Island

Written Question

Published date: 28 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36365 (2026)
Question asked:	13 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister for the South Island
Minister replying:	Hon James Meager
Answer received:	24 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36365_2026
Document guid:	26964d82-6a52-42cc-a1fa-43d1e9a4138e

36365 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for the South Island: What advice has the Minister for the South Island received, if any, about nitrate in drinking water supplies, including private supplies, across the South Island?

Hon James Meager: I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.