Here you can find information on water, wastewater and stormwater.
- Wastewater
- The ARC is responsible for managing the discharge of contaminants to land and water within the Auckland Region. Objectives: to ensure wastewater is discharged in a way that protects the environment and public health; and to monitor the quality and quantity of wastewater. Do I need a consent for Wastewater?
- Water allocation
- The ARC assesses how much water can be safely taken from streams, lakes and groundwater (including geothermal) sources.
- Freshwater environment
- The Auckland Region has an abundant and diverse freshwater environment. Find out how you can help to protect and enhance Auckland's freshwater environment.
- Rivers and streams
- The Auckland region contains over 10,000 kilometres of freshwater streams and rivers ranging from tiny forest streams to large urban waterways.
- Stormwater
- Auckland Regional Council stormwater resources. What is stormwater? Stormwater Action Plan, regional stormwater solutions, communications and educational resources.
- Water monitoring
- The Council monitors and ensures water use remains within individual consent allocations. Learn more about how.
- Regional lakes
- There are more than 30 lakes in the Auckland region. Find out more about how the ARC monitors water quality in our lakes.
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