Water New Zealand Annual Conference, 2023, Wellington
Source water risk management plans (SWRMPs) are comprehensive plans designed to help manage and protect the quality and quantity of drinking water at its source. The Water Services Act 2021 mandates the development and implementation of SWRMPs for all registered water suppliers in New Zealand. Show more…While limited guidance exists for SWRMP development, Tonkin & Taylor Ltd has worked with clients to provide a robust and scalable methodology across varied water supplies and multiple regions, including Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington, and the Hawkes Bay. This paper outlines our process and methodology, which includes identification of potential contaminant sources (hazards), catchment risk assessments (CRA) and the development of source-specific SWRMPs. An overview of several case studies is also presented to illustrate the process and outcomes. Show less…
