Located on the western mouth of the Waimea Inlet this once sleepy village is now a bustling tourist centre. The waterfront is home to many attractions and eateries and features views of Tasman Bay, the Waimea Inlet, Rabbit Island, and the Richmond Ranges.
Diagram of the Māpua/Ruby Bay water supply
This supply covers the Māpua Urban area (mostly metered) and Ruby Bay rural area (mostly restrictors).
The zone extends from Old Coach Road at its westernmost point, to Permin Road, Tasman at its northern point.
Water is taken from bores, chlorinated for disinfection and pH corrected using lime.
| Parameter | Concentration | Units |
|---|---|---|
|
pH |
6.5 |
|
|
Turbidity (cloudiness) |
<0.1 |
NTU |
|
Hardness (total) |
Approx 70 |
mg/l as CaCO3 |
|
Calcium |
13 |
mg/l |
|
Magnesium |
8.7 |
mg/l |
|
Iron |
<0.002 |
mg/l |
|
Manganese |
<0.001 |
mg/l |
|
Nitrate |
0.6-1.8 |
mg/l as Nitrate-Nitrogen |
|
LSI |
-2.1 |
|
|
Sulphate |
6.8 |
mg/l |
|
Alkalinity |
56 |
mg/l |
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Deputy Mayor Tim King
Councillor King is also the Council liaison person for several community organisations.
Dean McNamara
Councillor McNamara is also the Council liaison person for several community organisations.
Anne Turley
Councillor Turley is also the Council liaison person for several community organisations.
