Part 1Preliminary provisions
Interpretation: Key terms
13AMeaning of mixed-use rural water scheme
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, mixed-use rural water scheme means—
- a water supply that meets the criteria for being a mixed-use rural water scheme that are specified in a drinking water acceptable solution issued under section 50; or
- if no drinking water acceptable solution has specified criteria for being a mixed-use rural water scheme, a drinking water supply that supplies water to consumers’ properties and for which the following statements are true:
- no less than 50% of the water supplied is intended to be used for agricultural purposes or horticultural purposes, or both:
- no more than 50% of the water supplied is intended to be used for domestic purposes (including for drinking water).
- no less than 50% of the water supplied is intended to be used for agricultural purposes or horticultural purposes, or both:
Notes
- Section 13A: inserted, on , by section 125 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).


