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Part 3Standards, enforcement, and other matters
Powers of compliance officers: Power to take samples and to conduct inquiries or inspections

107Power to take and test samples and to conduct inquiries or inspections

  1. A compliance officer may, as they consider necessary,—

  2. take and test samples of, and conduct inquiries or inspections in relation to, all or any of the following:
    1. a source of a drinking water supply:
      1. raw water:
        1. drinking water; and
        2. direct any drinking water supplier to take a specified action referred to in paragraph (a) and to report to the officer with the results; and
          1. direct a drinking water supplier to test samples at any facility the officer considers necessary, such as an accredited laboratory.

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            Notes
            • Section 107 heading: amended, on , by section 148 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).