We provide scientific advice and expertise for the management of drinking, recreational and wastewater. Our work contributes to the quality and safety of New Zealand's water.
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Principal Science Advisor to the Ministry of Health:
- Drinking-water quality surveillance and reporting
- Science advice supporting health and environment public policy
- Information systems management
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Water management advice and services to local authorities
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Integrated scientific water research programme
The Water Management Group works with ESR's Integrative Research for Sustainability (IRfS) Group to include different agencies, policy agendas, stakeholders and communities providing a 'bigger picture' understanding and identifying sustainable solutions and management strategies.