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 |
1 Toru Street, Mapua 7005
Phone: 03 540 2545
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Christeen Mackenzie
Cellphone: 027 438 7949
Email: christeen.mackenzie@tasman.govt.nz
Dean McNamara
Phone: 03 541 8144
Cell: 027 5384 384
Email: dean.mcnamara@tasman.govt.nz
Anne Turley
Phone: 03 542 4499
Cellphone: 022 1711 341
Email: anne.turley@tasman.govt.nz
