Water sources and consumption rates
The information on this page identifies the current sources of potable water and daily water consumption.
Water Flow
The report below is provided by Greater Wellington Regional Council who monitor river and stream health, level and flow at more than 150 sites across the region.
Potable Water Source
| Paraparaumu/ Waikanae/ Raumati |
Ōtaki | Paekākāriki |
| 100% River | 0% River | 0% River |
| 0% Bore | 100% Bore | 100% Bore |
Daily Water Consumption
| Waikanae | Paraparaumu/Raumati | Ōtaki | Paekākāriki, |
|
5,270,000 litres |
8,886,000 litres |
3,240,000 litres |
895,900 litres |
Waikanae Borefield
The Waikanae Borefield was last used for river recharge on the 31st March 2019.
The Waikanae Borefield was last used for water supply on 8th April 2015.
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Last updated Saturday 18/01/2020
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