Is there bacteria and viruses in mains water?<\/h2>\n
According to the Ministry of Health, between 2010 \u2013 2021 approximately three-quarters of New Zealanders on registered supplies received safe drinking-water that met all three standards for compliance. That means one quarter of all households on municipal supply didn\u2019t meet these standards. Source<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Each council and municipal supply gets its water from different sources and has a slightly different approach to treating it to ensure it is safe and potable. However, on its journey from the source to your tap, water can become contaminated by substances like aluminium, lead, asbestos, pesticides, sulphur, sediment, and rust.<\/p>\n The Havelock North water contamination crisis in 2016, where around 5,500 residents became ill, 45 were hospitalised and four died from campylobacteriosis, was the result of sheep faeces making their way into the mains water supply, most likely after heavy rain. Source<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> If you\u2019re on tank water it is not uncommon for your water to contain sediment, rust and bird poo which make the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, parasitic cysts, viruses and other harmful micro-organisms.<\/p>\n Bacteria like eColi and salmonella, algae, fungi, and cysts like cryptosporidium or giardia are some of the most common bugs found in tank water.<\/p>\n<\/div> A water test is a great way to find out what\u2019s really going on with your water so you can work out the best way to treat it. Talk to your Davey Master Dealer to arrange or call Davey on 0800 654 333.<\/p>\n<\/div> Whether you\u2019re on tank water or mains supply, Davey has a range of water filtration solutions to ensure your water is free from contaminants and harmful bacteria and cysts.<\/p>\n<\/div> This is the gold standard when it comes to treating water for drinking \u2013 ensuring it is clean, safe and free from nasty tastes or odours. Water from your mains tap or tank, passes through three different filters \u2013 each performing a different role.<\/p>\nWhat are the common bacteria and bugs in tank water?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
How do I know if my drinking water is safe?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
How do you get rid of bacteria from your drinking water?<\/h2><\/div>
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