The newly minted water regulator says its proposals for new drinking water standards, which is copping criticism from environmental groups, have been thoroughly reviewed.
Environment groups are outraged at a proposal by Taumata Arowai to increase the amounts of some toxic chemicals allowed in drinking water.
Consultation on the new standards closed yesterday.
Taumata Arowai says they have been reviewed by the Crown research agency ESR, the Cawthron Institute, the Ministry of Health, and are aligned with World Health Organisation guidelines.
Taumata Arowai principal advisor for drinking water, Jim Graham, spoke to Susie Ferguson.
