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Water Services Act 2021

Standards, enforcement, and other matters - National Engineering Design Standards (NEDS) for water services networks - Alternative solutions

97P: Water service provider may approve alternative solution

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"Water providers can okay a different way of doing things"

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You can take a different approach to a water service if the provider agrees. They can approve a different solution instead of following the usual rules. You can find the usual rules in sections 97K to 97N. You must follow the NEDS and any local water rules when using a different solution. The water service provider can choose to approve a different solution on their own or after someone asks them. If a water service provider approves a different solution, they must send a copy to the Water Services Authority.

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Part 3Standards, enforcement, and other matters
National Engineering Design Standards (NEDS) for water services networks: Alternative solutions

97PWater service provider may approve alternative solution

  1. A water service provider may take or allow an action to which any of sections 97K to 97N apply in accordance with a solution that the provider approves as an alternative to acting in accordance with a relevant national code of practice.

  2. An alternative solution approved under this section must—

  3. involve full compliance with the NEDS; and
    1. be consistent with any applicable water services bylaw.

      1. A water service provider may approve an alternative solution—

      2. on its own initiative; or
        1. on application.

          1. A water service provider must give a copy of any approved alternative solution to the Water Services Authority.

          Notes
          • Section 97P: inserted, on , by section 146 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).