Water Services
Information relating to drinking water, stormwater and wastewater in the Manawatu.
Water Services Delivery Plan
Manawatū District Council (MDC) has received formal approval from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for its proposed standalone, in-house model for delivering drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services under the Local Water Done Well framework.
The Water Services Delivery Plan can be read here.
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Drinking Water
Manawatu District Council manages and maintains the water network that supplies water to homes and businesses in most parts of the District.
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Stormwater
Stormwater is rainwater that falls onto land and buildings, runs into gutters and downpipes, soaks into the ground or runs off hard surfaces into waterways.
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Wastewater
Wastewater is drained from showers, sinks, washing machines, baths, toilets, and industrial premises. It’s comprised of 99.9% water and contains less than 0.1% other materials.
