Waters

We're responsible for supplying safe water to approximately 20,000 connections for household and commercial water use in Kāpiti. All our public drinking water supplies are tested and treated with chlorine and high-intensity UV light, and pH corrected to make sure they're safe to drink.

Our stormwater system manages water run-off from Kāpiti's urban catchments, while protecting the receiving environment, ensuring water quality and reducing risks to human life, health and property from flooding. We carry out a range of activities on a daily basis to keep our network in good condition, and there are things you can do to help too.

Kāpiti's wastewater systems provide reliable, affordable and environmentally acceptable wastewater collection and disposal systems for urban communities, and ensure these systems protect public health and safety, and the environment, and that they meet present and future needs.

Kāpiti has many places that are popular for swimming and other activities. Keeping yourself up to date on our recreational water quality is important.

Central Government is reviewing how to improve the regulation and supply of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater (the three waters) in New Zealand.