Welcome to the Water New Zealand Bookshop. The Association publishes a number of industry-related manuals and guidelines, conference and seminar papers. Requests for conference papers, including back issues, can be directed to enquiries@waternz.org.nz.

Water New Zealand offers the following publications:

• Water New Zealand Guidelines
• Manuals
• Water New Zealand Codes of Practice
• Standards
• Educational Booklets
• Other Publications
• Conference Papers

Water New Zealand Guidelines

Biosolids Guidelines 2003

The Guidelines for the safe application of Biosolids to land in New Zealand were produced by Water New Zealand in conjunction with the Ministry for the Environment in August 2003. The project was a joint initiative of the wastewater industry, central and local government and other key stakeholders. The guidelines contain information and recommendations to assist producer dischargers and regulators (Regional Councils) to manage the discharge of biosolids to land in New Zealand.

Constructed Wetland Guidelines

Produced in association with NIWA, these illustrated guidelines provide basic guidance for treatment wetland designers and operators with interest in plant establishment and management in constructed wastewater treatment wetlands.

Draft Oxidation Pond Guidelines 2005

IMPORTANT NOTICE: During the 2006 annual conference, questions were raised regarding the value of the Draft Oxidation Pond Guidelines 2005 developed by the Ministry for the Environment. In early June, Water New Zealand, in collaboration with MfE, held a meeting where a technical committee was established. The guidelines as they currently exist were discussed and areas in need of further work were identified. Watch this space for the final guidelines.

National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the NZ Water Industry 2001

Accident; Confined Space Entry Form; First Aid register

New Zealand Infrastructure Asset Grading Guidelines 1999

On-site Stormwater Management Guidelines

The On-Site Stormwater Management Guideline provides stormwater design professionals with the information they need to select and design appropriate on-site stormwater management devices for the majority of applications in New Zealand. The guideline is divided into sections for easier download and available here:

Water New Zealand Water Loss Guidelines February 2010

NZ Municipal Wastewater Monitoring Guidelines October 2002

Water New Zealand Manuals

Visual Assessment Manual for Utility Assets 2008

Benchmarking of Water Losses in New Zealand 2008
Benchmarking Manual 2008
Benchmarking Reference & Appendices

BenchlossNZ Software: Version 2a
1. Including the effects of pressure management in calculations of Short-Run Economic Leakage Levels, Fantozzi
2. Pressure management extends infrastructure life and reduces unnecessary energy cost, Julian Thornton & Allan Lambert
3. Water Loss Performance Indicators, Roland Liemberger
4. Practical experience in applying advanced solutions for calculation of frequency of intervention with Active Leakage Control: result obtained, Benvenuti
5. Water 21, Dec 2006, Managing pressures to reduce new breaks, Julian Thornton & Allan Lambert
6. BenchlossNZ NZ 2008 v2a Excel Spreadsheet

Management of Water Treatment Plant Residuals 1998

Manual for Wastewater Odour Management 2000

New Zealand Asbestos Cement Watermain Manual 2001
Database and Model (working) 60 Line version (excel spreadsheet)

New Zealand Infiltration & Inflow Control Manual 1996

New Zealand Pipe Inspection Manual May 2006

Water New Zealand Codes of Practice

Backflow Prevention for Drinking Water Suppliers Code of Practice 2006

Water Meter Code of Practice 2003

Standards

Standards for the Supply of Fluoride for Use in Water Treatment January 1997

Standards for the Supply of Aluminium Sulphate for Use in Water Treatment January 1997

Standards for the Supply of Hydrated Lime for Use in Water Treatment January 1997

Standard for the Supply of Chlorine for Use in Water Treatment August 1997

Standards for the Supply of Polyelectrolytes for Use in Drinking-Water Treatment
(Volume contains 3 standards) March 1999

Educational Booklets

Please contact the Bookshop Liaison for any information regarding these booklets.

The Story of Drinking Water The Story of Drinking Water is a colourful, informative booklet providing an overview of the importance of freshwater and the water supply system. The three elements of water supply - source, treatment and distribution - are described using bright and easy-to-follow diagrams and text. Children’s activities and water saving tips can be found towards the end.
The Story of Your Septic Tank System The Story of Your Septic Tank System brochure is designed to assist everyday New Zealanders in the management and understanding of the disposal and treatment of their household wastewater. With colourful illustrations and simple narrative, function and mechanisms of the septic tank system are described, followed by handy tips to help keep your system healthy and well maintained.
Keep it Clean - Preventing Stormwater Pollution Keep it Clean is the latest booklet to be released by the Association and offers tips and ideas on preventing stormwater pollution. This booklet is essential reading for all those Kiwi "D.I.Y'ers" wanting simple and practical advice on carrying out home handiwork, such as painting, water-blasting and car maintenance, without impacting on local streams, rivers and other waterways.
Savings in your House Savings in your House is designed to encourage water conservation around the home by offering simple yet effective tips which help to make the move into a water efficient lifestyle effortless and practical for all New Zealanders. As well as covering all indoor and outdoor areas of the house, the rural dairy farm, and private rainwater collection, this booklet includes water-wise project ideas and links to online games for school aged children.

Other Publications

On-site Wastewater Systems – Selecting a System for Your Property
An informational booklet for homeowners.

Identification and Characterisation of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in Treated Sewage Water

National Study for the Composition of Sewage Sludge 1998

New Zealand Small Water Systems Survey 2002

Stormwater Directory

Sustainable Drainage Management Field Guide
Edited by Dr Henry R Hudson of Environmental Management Associates.

H2O-DS: Hillslopes to Ocean: Decision Support System for Sustainable Drainage Management
Edited by Dr Henry R Hudson

Annual Conference Papers

Full papers of the Annual Conference are published on CD-Rom. Registered conference delegates receive the papers with their packs.

Requests for conference papers, including back issues, can be directed to enquiries@waternz.org.nz.