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Tank & RainwaterTanks, roof water, gutters, dry summers and renting or selling on tank water.
Bore WaterTesting a bore, common bore water problems, pumps and treatment.
UV Filters & ServicingBeeping, alarms, lamp changes and yearly UV servicing.
Town WaterFilters and treatment for homes on town (mains) water.
Water PumpsChoosing, fixing and looking after pumps for tank and bore supplies.
Plumbing & Hot WaterHot water cylinders, leaks and everyday plumbing.
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UV System Alarm Going Off? Don’t Drink the Water Until You Read This
Quick answer Treat your water as unsafe until you know why the alarm went off. Boil drinking water for one...
Help! My UV Filter Stopped Working: 5 Things to Check First
Quick answer If your UV filter has stopped working, your water isn’t being treated. Boil drinking water for...
UV System Beeping? Here’s What It Means and What to Do Now
Quick answer A beeping UV system almost always means it’s due for a service: the lamp has reached the end of...
5 Reasons to Let Aqua Works Service Your Puretec UV Filter System
Quick answer Your Puretec UV needs a full service every 12 months to keep your water safe. Many are put in...
Getting Your Roof Washed? Protect Your Rainwater Tank First
Every spring we get two or three calls a month about the same problem. Someone has had their roof washed and...
Alkaline Water and Water Ionisers: What the Evidence Says
We get asked about alkaline water and water ionisers a lot. Some people swear by them, and others think...
Do I Need a Second Water Tank? How to Choose the Right Storage for Your Home
Your rainwater tank may have worked well for years, until your household grew, summers became harder to...
El Niño 2026 & Drought: Is Your Water Tank Ready for a Dry Summer?
For households relying on rainwater in Matakana, Omaha, Mangawhai, Dairy Flat and across rural Rodney and...
What to do when your water pump fails/ is not working (NZ guide for tank & bore systems)
No water at the tap? Take a breath. Around Warkworth and the wider Rodney/Mahurangi area, most household...
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