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Water Resource Management
This page sets out the Tasman District Council approach to sustainable water management. Sustainable allocation limits for water will allow for continued use while protecting and enhancing the life-supporting capacity of waterbodies and their ecosystems, and other identified uses and values of water.
Water Management Catchments and Allocations
The Council sets overarching policies for the whole District and defines water management catchments are also defined. Council then manages the allocation of water from interconnected water bodies by establishing water management zones within catchments. The zones may include both surface and groundwater bodies which have common policies and rules, allocation limits and triggers for rationing.
The Council sets sustainable allocation limits for surface waters, including minimum flow regimes and allocation limits (maximum allocatable volumes or flow rates).
Water Meter Readings and Rationing
As part of managing the district's valuable water resources, Council requires water usage data from resource consent holders via their water meter readings. This data is instrumental in ensuring sustainable water management particularly in summer when drier conditions prevail. In those periods, where drought impacts on water availability, water rationing and urban restrictions are critical to ensuring the preservation of the resource.
Council considers water-use rationing and restrictions through a forum called the Dry Weather Taskforce.
How to Obtain Water for Use
Learn more about the rules and restrictions controlling the taking and use of water. Find out how you can go about obtaining rights to part of the water resource.
Waiting Lists for Fully Allocated Zones
Learn about the waiting list process for obtaining water from fully allocated aquifers.
Measuring and Reporting Water Takes - National Regulation
Learn about the National Regulation on measuring and reporting water takes.
Water Meter Requirements (Resource Consents)
Council manages water in our aquifers, dams and rivers.
Water Rationing and Restrictions
The Council implements rationing and restrictions on water use during times of dry periods to manage our water efficiently.