Council requires all water supply mains and submains to be pressure tested, chlorinated and bacteriologically tested in order to minimise the risk of contamination of the water supply network.
Council-approved testers
Pressure testing and chlorination must be carried out by one of the contractors below, who have been Council-approved for this work.
- Citycare Water: 03 941 5778
- Independent Pipeline Services Limited: 03 347 0749
- Trenching Dynamix Limited: 03 381 1771
- Maestros Water Solutions: 027 759 1742
Full details on the pressure testing, chlorination and water quality testing requirements can be found in our guidance notes for Council-authorised water supply installers [PDF, 142 KB].
Please note that all pressure testing and chlorination works must be submitted with a marked‑up plan clearly showing the exact section of the network under test or chlorination. This documentation is required for review on-site and approval before any results can be accepted.