WATER SUPPLIES FOR AUCKLAND - PREDICT AND PROVIDE OR CONSERVE AND CONTAIN?
Simon Taylor* and James Hodges**
Watercare Services Limited, 2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket, Auckland 1023 seconded to Watercare Services Limited from URS New Zealand Limited
ABSTRACT
Potable water services are provided to the population of 1.2m residents in the Auckland region of New Zealand by one wholesaler and six retailers. Forecasts for water demand suggest that a major new resource will be required by 2025 but that resource has not been identified at this time. Water efficiency techniques could defer this major capital investment. The paper discusses the region's water industry and the strategic investigations into water efficient alternatives to date.
Keywords: Three Waters; supply-demand balance; water management options
