Water Pumps & Filters NZ
Educational resources on pumps and the best water filters NZ has to offer
On its way to earth, rainwater binds a lot of airborne pollutants and then gathers bacteria and sediments, which then multiply unhindered in the storage tank. Read more to know what you need to do to drink safe potable water.
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Rainwater harvesting system – Checklist for your Spring Cleaning
Spring is the best time to give your rainwater harvesting system a thorough cleaning. We have a helpful spring cleaning checklist to make sure you don't forget a single step! Especially in rural areas of New Zealand, many households have residential rainwater...
UV filter maintenance – how to service your UV system
UV water purification is one of the most common and effective methods to disinfect water as it enters your household. But like any other water treatment process, it needs service. There are a few things you need to be aware of when getting UV filter maintenance. Read...
Water pump service – we know what to do
Every household water pump needs service at least once every 3-4 years. But, many pump owners are not aware of this. It's not a matter of complying with warranty terms, as most warranties are only good for about 24 months. Why do we recommend a water pump service? ...
Are you renting a house on tank water?
Landlords must provide safe water to their tenants when renting a house on tank water. Therefore, the water must fit human consumption and comply with the Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand 2005 (revised 2018). What do you need to do to comply with the legal...
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 heavy metals (lead, copper, mercury etc.), microorganisms or chlorine from your mains water and make it healthy to drink. Read more >>> KDF media...
Are you selling a house without potable water?
Are you selling a house and have a rural water supply? Is your property for sale and connected to a rainwater harvesting tank? Did you know that it is illegal in New Zealand to sell a house without a potable waters supply? If you are selling a house in NZ without...
Lead in NZ drinking water – threat from old water pipes and faucets
Dangers of Lead in Drinking Water Drinking and Ingestion of lead in drinking water inhibits blood formation, damages the kidneys and can lead to infertility and gastrointestinal problems. Lead is also considered carcinogenic and damages the nervous system. Even small...
Should you drink water from an asphalt or bitumen based roof?
' This is a tricky question and not easy to answer. At Aqua Works we have been dealing with the problems and impacts of asphalt shingle and bitumen based roofing membranes for 20 years. The following assessment is based on our experience. Read more >> ...
From humble beginnings…
Why did Aqua Works start? And who was Eric Vandy? We are honouring a legend. Some of you may remember Eric Vandy? He was doing water filters as a part-time business from 1989 - 2019. Sadly Eric passed away on Easter Saturday, 2021. This is our simple tribute to him,...
Is adding chlorine or bleach to tank water a good idea?
This question is coming up a lot at the moment as many tanks are smelling awful and/or have high bacteria levels. The simple answer here is NO - there are better, healthier alternatives than adding chemicals like chlorine or bleach to your drinking water. Read more...