Water Supplies

The Marlborough District Council maintains its water supply system to the property owner's boundary. This includes the valve at or near the boundary. The pipe from the valve to the house is the property owner's responsibility.

The Marlborough District Council operates seven water supply systems, serving Blenheim, Picton, Havelock, Renwick, Riverlands, Wairau Valley and the Awatere district, including Seddon. These systems comprise 300km of mains pipeline, two dams, 13 reservoirs, 19 pump stations, three treatment plants and approximately 12,000 water connections.

The Council's Assets and Services Department supervises the development and operation of all water supply systems, and has operational staff to maintain the Blenheim, Havelock, Wairau Valley, Riverlands and Renwick systems. Local firms are contracted to maintain some systems because, as they are locally situated, they are able to respond to problems more quickly and economically. The design and construction of major water supply developments is let out to competitive tender.

Comunity Water Supply Systems

Community water supply systems are operated by residents of smaller settlements, using water from streams, wells and roof run-off.

Awatere Water Supply

Information on the proposed MIOX water treatment system for the Awatere Water Supply.

Reporting Problems

To report water supply problems or concerns please phone 03 520 7400 (24-hour service).

Minor problems can be reported by emailing mdc@marlborough.govt.nz or sending a fax message to 520 7496.

Fees and Forms

See Connection and Disconnection Fees for information on charges and Apply for a Connection or Disconnection for application forms.