Taking of water from TCC water network is a controlled activity under Taumata Arowai Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules. Only authorised contractors are permitted to take water, and only from authorised hydrant filing stations located across the city.
Fire hydrant standpipe access
| Rule number |
Requirement |
Assurance/monitoring |
Compliance period |
| D3.6 |
Access to a water network through use of a standpipe is not permitted except by Fire and Emergency New Zealand, other emergency services, the water supplier or authorised contractors to the water supplier where it is reasonably necessary to access the network for the operation of the drinking water supply. |
Assurance |
1 year |
Tanker filling stations
Tanker operators use these stations to get access to bulk water supplies for their customers. When you have a signed contract with us, you can access the stations with a swipe key. This level of security ensures the safety of our water supply, and accurate billing of your water use.
List of companies who have Council approved contractors (19kb pdf)
Citywide Hydrants Approved Category C Contractors are only allowed to pull from:
- Greerton Marist Rugby Club - 90 Ōropi Road, Greerton - Asset # TCC10907
- 48-56 Aviation Avenue, Mount Maunganui - Asset # TCC35072
- 29 Montiicola Drive, Pāpāmoa - Asset # TCC38884
- 206 Matakokiri Drive - #TCC56291
- 20 Bay Street, Matua - Asset # TCCWS55373
View the map to find approved hydrant filling stations:
Water take locations (18.5mb pdf)
Report illegal hydrant use Talk to the team about standpipes