Elevated arsenic levels found in Auckland and Waikato water supplies
Wednesday 27 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Simeon Brown, Watercare, Hamilton City Council, Taumata Arowai
Elevated arsenic levels have been detected in water supplies sourced from the Waikato River. Watercare reported a level of 0.011 milligrams per litre in a recent sample. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has been briefed, and officials state the water remains safe to drink.