Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Whanganui, New Zealand ?


1 people said I love the tap water here.

All in all, 100% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of New Zealand?


93 people said I drink filtered tap water, 251 people said I love the tap water here, 63 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 62% of folks here drink from the tap.

Answers in Whanganui vs. New Zealand

Not enough comparable data yet to rank Whanganui within New Zealand, its continent, or globally.

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  3. Auckland (56%)

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  2. Wellington (67%)
  3. Christchurch (76%)

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Where can I find free water in Whanganui?   - Jan 13, 2022 ... org.nz There are NO issues with drinking water. Watercare would always put out urgent notices if there was an issue. The water supply is fine ...

Historic water fountain, Whanganui, New Zealand   - Apr 20, 2025 ... Historic water fountain, Whanganui, New Zealand Photography post of historic water fountain in Whanganui, New Zealand with a cinematic feel.

Whanganui water pressure : r/newzealand   - Jul 12, 2024 ... Hi, an ignorant Wellingtonian here. Is it just me or is the water pressure out of the tap INTENSE in Whanganui?

Whanganui & Area News | Hate our hard water & hoping Three ...   - Sep 13, 2022 ... ... tap... Whanganui water hardness ... Why do we accept the worst in New Zealand? 3 yrs. Profile photo of ...

Our second community engagement event to discuss water services ...   - Mar 27, 2025 ... ... whanganui.govt.nz/local-water-done-well. Log in ... new plan for managing New Zealand's drinking water, stormwater and wastewater.

Alternative free water sources in Whanganui East?   - Aug 20, 2023 ... The source of supply therefore fails to meet the criteria for a secure groundwater' as defined by the Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand ...

I'm new to Whanganui, what are the tricks, how do I keep my kettle ...   - Apr 11, 2024 ... I buy water from Crystal Valley. We use it for kettle and drinking. Once you buy the containers it's really cost effective.

What are Whanganui council's plans for water infrastructure?   - Jan 21, 2024 ... I don't ingest the tap water and only use it for cleaning and washing, but sometimes it causes itchy skin and/or scalp from washing with it.

Why are these locations cheap? : r/newzealand   - Jan 10, 2023 ... u/KiwiEmerald avatar · KiwiEmerald. • 3y ago. Whanganui has the worst tap water I have ever encountered. 007jedimike. • 3y ago. Whanganui is ...

At yesterday's council meeting, Whanganui District councillors ...   - May 20, 2025 ... ... new plan for managing New Zealand's drinking water, stormwater and wastewater services. As part of the update, councillors have agreed to ...

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