The new Heath (Drinking Water) Amendment Act came into force on 1 July 2008 and, even though it doesn’t have a direct affect on plumbers and drainlayers, you should be aware of it’s implications.
The new act is mainly aimed at water suppliers. For the first time in New Zealand, it brings in standards for quality of drinking water, with a maximum level of contaminants being prescribed for drinking water supplies.
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