Water testing service offered
A simple H2O sample could remedy the lingering bad taste left in mouths of Hawke’s Bay residents, following the water woes of 2016.
Ministry of Health (MOH) approved and IANZ accredited laboratory Water Testing Hawke’s Bay (WTHB) has joined forces with Isaac’s Plumbing, Pumping and Electrical to bring water standards up to scratch throughout Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings.
Testing is compliant with new national Drinking Water Standards, set to take effect from March.
This change follows a serious contamination of Havelock North’s water supply in 2016, which caused thousands of people throughout the region to fall ill.
“The way we view water has changed entirely. We feel it’s really important to be on the front foot when it comes to ensuring water supplies are safe,” Isaac’s director Gavin Streeter says.
“Since the water contamination two years ago there’s a heightened awareness around water quality. To find out if your water is healthy you can pick up a testing kit from Isaac’s in Waipawa or Hastings and have it checked by one of New Zealand’s leading regional bacteriological water-testing and analysis laboratories.”
The arrangement with Isaac’s establishes a WTHB depot in CHB which will enable residents, businesses and schools easy access to accredited testing services.
Drop off is available during retail opening hours of 6.30am to 5pm — and will include testing of spa and pool water.
“We are pleased to be working with Isaac’s as many of their services are complementary to ours — and there are many synergies between the two businesses,” WTHB general manager Cynthia Bowers says.
“This is an opportunity for CHB residents to have access to water testing services that they can rely on as being IANZ accredited and compliant with the latest Drinking Water Standards. Once clients are aware of what is in their water, they can seek advice on the appropriate treatment.”
When results are returned to the client Isaac’s will be able to help determine the best solution.
Gavin says this could include treatment of water tanks, changing of pipes, or installing a filter.
“The key here is that Isaac’s is able to assist from providing a sample kit or form, to prognosis. We can then help implement a workable solution for the client.”
■ To read about water testing and the new standards, go to https://isaacshb.co.nz/watertesting-hawkes-bay/ or https:/ /watertestinghb.nz