As we’ve found and reported previously, scientific monitoring by the Taranaki Regional Council shows that in overview, the region’s rivers and streams are continuing to do relatively well. Water quality measures are either stable or improving.
Our monitoring record spans 17 years and the most recent results have been the best yet in terms of trends in the ecological health and physical and chemical state of our rivers and streams.
NIWA has provided Taranaki guideline limits for different water uses.Water quality is suitable for most purposes almost all of the time.
This is no accident. The Taranaki community continues to invest heavily in measures that protect and enhance the region’s waterways. The benefits are now becoming apparent.
There is still room for improvement though. The best ways to achieve this are now firmly in focus with a review of the region’s freshwater management rulebook in full swing.