AS Mixed-use Rural Pre-requisite Water Source Analysis

$259.00

SKU: SMRPAO | Taumata Arowai Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules

 

✔ Parameters Tested: E. coli, Total Coliforms, Nitrate, Arsenic, Boron, Iron, Manganese, Hardness, Silica, UV Transmittance (@ 254 nm), Turbidity
Sampling Frequency: At least three samples before implementing the Acceptable Solution, covering different environmental conditions (e.g., heavy rainfall, dry periods).
Rule Reference: AS-MR 2.2 – Acceptable Solution for Mixed-Use Rural Water Supplies
Suggested Sampling Point: Source water intake before any treatment

 

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AS Mixed-use Rural Pre-requisite Water Source Analysis

For drinking water supplies following the Acceptable Solution for Mixed-Use Rural Water Supplies (AS-MR) to establish baseline water quality before implementation of the Acceptable Solution.

Why This Suite Is Important

Before adopting the Acceptable Solution, source water must be tested to confirm its suitability for cartridge filtration and UV disinfection. If results exceed Maximum Acceptable Values (MAVs) or are outside manufacturer specifications, additional pre-treatment is required, and the Acceptable Solution cannot be used as-is.

Testing under varying environmental conditions ensures that treatment remains effective even during worst-case scenarios, such as after heavy rainfall.

The Maximum Acceptable Values (MAVs) and treatment limits for these determinands are:

  • E. coli: Must not be detected in 100 mL samples
  • Nitrate: 50 mg/L as NO₃
  • Arsenic: 0.01 mg/L
  • Boron: 1.4 mg/L
  • Iron: Must meet UV manufacturer specifications
  • Manganese: Must be below the MAV (0.04 mg/L aesthetic, 0.4 mg/L health-based)
  • Silica: Must meet cartridge filtration manufacturer specifications
  • Hardness: Must meet UV manufacturer specifications
  • UV Transmittance: Must meet UV manufacturer specifications
  • Turbidity: Must be at a level suitable for cartridge filtration and UV disinfection
  • 📌 If you have a Safe Supply Online Drinking Water Safety Plan, your test results can be automatically shared with the online tool, made available to members of your water supply, and scheduled for submission to the regulator as required.
  • 📌 Results must be retained for at least 5 years and made available to all members of the water supply.
  • 💬 Need Help?
  • Once you receive your results, we can introduce you to a water quality expert with knowledge of drinking water and treatment options to assist in understanding the results and developing a drinking water supply strategy.
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