Canterbury School’s Water Crisis Deepens | Auckland News

A Canterbury school shut down its main water supply after nitrate contamination from nearby farming activities made the well unsafe for infants. After months of searching, officials drilled a new well 119.5 meters deep — only to find nitrate levels still too high, sparking concerns about how far we must go to find clean water and the cost for everyday families. This crisis reflects a growing groundwater problem across Canterbury, with experts warning it could take decades to reverse. The school remains safe thanks to trucked-in water, while the Ministry races to install a permanent treatment system in the coming months. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6793c2dddac5de6