Pure Water Services

Fuoride in NZ Water

Toby — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Invercargill city council is on the verge of deciding whether or not to continue adding fluoride to their water supply, but will it be a wise decision?

10 Flouride Facts You Should know

Toby — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Is flouride safe in your drinking water, is it really beneficial in the fight against teeth decay? This article from Dr Mercola outlines 10 flouride facts you should know.

Concrete Tile Roof Leaching

Toby — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:31:00 GMT

Every other month we find something extraordinary like this It never ceases to amaze us how polluted some peoples drinking water can be.

New health warning issued for King Country water supply- 14/03/07

Admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:31:00 GMT

"...the treatment process is no longer removing suspended material. Disease-causing bacteria, viruses and protozoa has washed off surrounding land and is contained in the suspended organic material. All water for drinking, food preparation, and brushing teeth..."

Water still not safe- 1/04/07

Admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:27:00 GMT

"...Bay of Islands is still not safe to drink, and raw sewerage is still flowing in to Whangarei Harbour. Bay of Islands Treatment plants knocked out by the last few days' floods are running again but..."

OECD urges NZ to improve water, waste management- -5/04/07

Admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:19:00 GMT

"...water quality of streams, rivers and lakes is declining due to diffuse pollution, and irrigation is taking a toll on some aquifers. The OECD recommends introducing baseline regulations on water quality, and economic..."

Algae in city water 'Not Going Anywhere'- 26/06/07

Admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:00 GMT

"...A potentially dangerous algae in Palmerston North's water supply is here to stay. But the algal bloom that struck the dams..."

Rain, rising river blamed for Otago boil-water warning- 04/07/07

Admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:14:00 GMT

"....today filtration technology at the treatment plant "struggles a bit" when the Waikouaiti River rose and became dirty."We've had a bit of rainfall in the catchments over the last couple of days and we just haven't been able to comply with the clarity rule..."

Chemicals found in groundwater- 02/08/07

Admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:10:00 GMT

"...widespread the problem was but it could have implications for future residential developments taking water from the deep Wairau Valley aquifer.The chemicals were thought to leach from.."

Water Bill Back With Amendments- 03/08/07

Admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:07:00 GMT

"...A bill aimed at improving the quality of drinking water in New Zealand has been amended to try and dilute concerns it would increase costs ..."