590 days ago

Christchurch to be 'forced' to chlorinate remainder of water supply, mayor says

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch’s water supply may become permanently chlorinated after the national water regulator indicated it will reject the city council’s exemption applications.

In 2022, the Christchurch City Council applied to Taumata Arowai for chlorine exemptions, but on Tuesday was told these will fail.

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger said he and fellow councillors were “outraged” and described it as the council being “forced to chlorinate our water supply.”

To be exempt from chlorination, the council would need to make substantial and expensive upgrades to its water supply network, according to a council statement.

“[E]ven then, it may not be possible,” it said.

Read the rest of reporter Sinead Gill's story on The Press' masthead site (subscription required) here and find more on this issue on The Press site and in the paper on Wednesday.

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Best way to use leftovers?

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I'm sure you've got some excess ham at home or cold roast potatoes.

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Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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