Get Regional Standard For Water Services - Wellington Water - Wellingtonwater Co

Wellington city's water supply contains added fluoride for dental health, mainly for the benefit of young children. The natural level of fluoride in Wellington's water is around 0.1 milligrams per litre or parts per-million (ppm).

We're responsible for making sure that the water supplied to Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt, Wellington and South Wairarapa is clean and safe to drink.

Water from the Croton watershed is considered “moderately hard,” while water from the Catskill/Delaware watershed is considered “soft” or “slightly hard.” Citywide, the average hardness is about 1.8 grain/gallon (CaCO3).

Between 30 September and 7 April water restrictions apply. This is to make sure that the primary needs of the city can be met like supplying drinking water to homes, hospitals and the commercial sector. Wellington Water introduces these restrictions to coincide with daylight saving months.

We're responsible for making sure that the water supplied to Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt, Wellington and South Wairarapa is clean and safe to drink.

How can you tell if water is hard or soft? Feeling a film on your hands after washing them. This is caused by the soap reacting with calcium to form soap scum. ... Spots. These can appear on glasses and silverware coming out of the dishwasher. ... Mineral stains. ... Less water pressure in your home.

The water supplied to Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington by Wellington Water can be described as soft. Water with high calcium and magnesium content is characterised as hard, while water with less calcium and magnesium content is soft.

High quality water is collected in our forests and parks and flows into storage areas and through treatment stations. The water to your homes and businesses in Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt, and Upper Hutt is supplied by Wellington Waterlaunch.