Te tiakitanga o ngā wai o Tāmaki Makaurau

Looking after Auckland's water

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 Waitakere or Waiheke.

Rainwater tanks

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

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 and waterway projects

Through improvement projects on our stormwater network and waterways, we try to minimise flood risks, manage stormwater and prevent water contamination.

Stormwater infrastructure

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

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.

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.

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.

Healthy Waters Biodiversity Offset Bank

Find out about the Healthy Waters Biodiversity Offset Bank which allows developers and utility network operators to offset their impact on our waterways.