It is the gateway to Farewell Spit - the 35 kilometre sand bar that stretches into the sea forming the northernmost point of the South Island.
Sue Brown
Paul Sangster
Collingwood Water Supply takes water from a bore near the Aorere River. The water is aerated and passes through a lime filter for pH control. The water is chlorinated for disinfection purposes. The scheme is fully metered except for one connection
| Parameter | Concentration | Units |
|---|---|---|
|
pH |
6.5 |
|
|
Turbidity (cloudiness) |
<0.2 |
NTU |
|
Hardness (total) |
25-30 |
mg/l as CaCO3 |
|
Calcium |
9 |
mg/l |
|
Magnesium |
1.4 |
mg/l |
|
Manganese |
0.005 |
mg/l |
|
Nitrate |
0.25 |
mg/l as Nitrate-Nitrogen |
|
Chloride |
8.5 |
mg/l |
Collingwood Memorial Hall, 9 Tasman Street, Collingwood 7171
Phone: 03 524 8588
