Water

Find out what your business needs to do to comply with water regulations and how you can save water.

Better regulation for water quality
Find out about how we're improving our water quality regulation.
Quantifying carbon emissions from water use in the home
Find out about our key findings from a research project to understand carbon emissions from water use
Discharge consents - who needs one?
Find out if you need a discharge consent and how to apply for one
Groundwater
Groundwater Regulations 2009
How to apply for a Groundwater Regulations permit, guidance and application forms.
Surface water quality
These documents set out in detail how we regulate discharges to surface water and make decisions on applications for discharge consents.
Water abstraction
All you need to know about taking or impounding water
Water Resources (EIA) Regulations 2003
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) helps us assess and explain the effects on the environment of new developments before a development is permitted.
Water efficiency
Find out how to improve your water efficiency.

Better regulation for water quality