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Looking after Auckland's water

Managing the growth of our stormwater network

Find out about our water improvement projects to help minimise flood risks, manage stormwater and prevent water contamination.

Water strategy, policy and standards

Our strategy for protecting Auckland's water and the standards that regulate activities that pose a risk to water health.

Is your beach safe for swimming?

We provide water quality information for beach and freshwater locations so you can check when and where to swim.

Flooding in Auckland

If there is immediate risk to life or property, phone 111. For non-emergencies, find out who to contact for flooding on public or private property.

Managing wastewater on your property

Your septic tank needs a regular pump-out service to remove scum and sludge buildup. Check for specific requirements if you live in Waitākere or Aotea / Great Barrier Island.

Rainwater tanks

Learn the advantages of collecting rainwater on your property, how to use it, and information on installing an outdoor water tank.

Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience Haumanu Programme

Find out about the Healthy Waters Haumanu Programme, which allows developers and utility network operators to offset their impact on our waterways.

Making Space for Water

Making Space for Water is a 10-year programme to help reduce flooding risks and improve our resilience to storms.

Marine and freshwater environments

Find out how you can help look after our marine and freshwater environments. Plus information on the care and maintenance of septic tanks.

Stormwater infrastructure

Find information on how we manage stormwater and maintain infrastructure. Learn about your responsibilities as a property owner regarding stormwater discharges.

Community water sites

Find out where our community water sites are and how you can use them to supplement your rainwater tank supply during a drought.

Industrial and Trade Activity (ITA) business and stormwater

Find more information about industrial and trade activity business and stormwater.

Water Quality Targeted Rate

Funding from the Water Quality Targeted Rate goes towards a number of key programmes promoting cleaner harbours, beaches and streams. These programmes include: onsite wastewater compliance, contaminant reduction, stream rehabilitation and Safe Networks.

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Consider stormwater when buildinghttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/stormwaterConsider stormwater when buildingIf you are doing any sort of development, one of the factors you need to consider is stormwater. Find out what you need to know about stormwater before you begin.aspxStormwater
What you can do for the environmenthttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/what-you-can-do-for-environmentWhat you can do for the environmentFind out what you can do for the environment and where you can volunteer.aspxEnvironment consultation
Report pollutionhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/what-you-can-do-for-environment/Pages/report-pollution.aspxReport pollutionCall the pollution hotline for stormwater pollution and air pollution. The Pollution Response Team is available seven days a week.aspxEnvironment consultation
Safe Networkshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/water-quality-targeted-rate/Pages/safe-networks.aspxSafe NetworksSafe Networks conduct monitoring and investigations in our streams, watercourses and stormwater network to identify contaminants and track them to their source.aspxEnvironment
Report a water quality issuehttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/looking-after-our-waterways/Pages/report-water-quality-issue.aspxReport a water quality issueContact us for water quality issues or oil spills. We advise when the water is unsafe due to flooding, erosion, pollution and unhealthy practices. aspxWater quality
Water permit to take, use, dam, or divert waterhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/resource-consents/types-resource-consents/regional-resource-consents/Pages/water-permit-dam-divert-water.aspxWater permit to take, use, dam, or divert waterFind out how to apply for a water permit (or water consent).aspxResource consents

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