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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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Book your yearly serviceUV systems, filters and softeners serviced every year, with a reminder when it’s due.Latest articles
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Water Pump Servicing And Maintenance
Time for a Water Pump Service? Keep your water pump in good working order with professional servicing and...
Are you renting a house on tank water?
If you rent out a house on tank or bore water, you must give your tenants potable water: water that is safe...
KDF media – removing harmful contaminants from your drinking water
With no chemical additives, KDF media water treatment is a safe way to remove unwanted impurities such as...
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Call the office on 0800 278 296 or email healthy@aquaworks.co.nz. We cover Mangawhai to Albany.