The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.
The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.
Require all new builds to have a roof tank(s) to capture rain water. Such water to be used in dry spells for gardening or car washing.
Introduce a council-backed bulk purchase scheme to lower water tank purchase costs.
Encourage grey water use in commercial and domestic situations by providing advice and training as appropriate.
Require all new builds to have a roof tank(s) to capture rain water. Such water to be used in dry spells for gardening or car washing.
Introduce a council-backed bulk purchase scheme to lower water tank purchase costs.
Encourage grey water use in commercial and domestic situations by providing advice and training as appropriate.
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