Campylobacter In Water
Contaminant in your water: Campylobacter
Campylobacter is a significant health concern in New Zealand, often found in contaminated drinking water sources. Many individuals fall ill each year due to this bacterium, primarily from animal faeces. Contaminated water can cause severe gastrointestinal infections, highlighting the crucial need for safe drinking water.
The most notorious outbreak occurred in Havelock North in 2016, where contaminated bore water led to over 5,500 infections, 45 people were hospitalised and 3 deaths. This incident highlighted major vulnerabilities in New Zealand’s water safety regulations and infrastructure. Consequently, several improvements have been implemented to prevent future contamination incidents in New Zealand.
One of the biggest changes is the establishment of Taumata Arowai, the new independent water services regulator, under the Water Services Act of 2021. This agency oversees drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services, ensuring compliance with safety standards and improving public transparency regarding water quality.
What is Campylobacter?
Campylobacter is a bacteria that causes campylobacteriosis, an infection marked by symptoms such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.
Campylobacter infection path
The Campylobacter bacteria typically spreads through ingesting contaminated water, usually caused by animal faeces, or food, particularly undercooked poultry.
Danger of Campylobacteriosis
Although the infection is usually self-limiting, it can be severe in infants, young children, older community members and people with weakened immune systems.
High-risk water sources
Roof-collected rainwater: Especially if contaminated with bird faeces.
Surface water: Rivers, lakes, and streams, particularly near agricultural areas.
Untreated wells: Prone to contamination from the surrounding environment.
Safe drinking water
At Aqua Works, we offer comprehensive water testing for Campylobacter and other harmful contaminants, e.g. E.Coli/ Giardia.
If your water supply is contaminated, UV Purification or AquaZone Ozone Systems can effectively eliminate these pathogens.
Stop waterborne diseases in its tracks
Don’t let Campylobacter compromise your family’s health. With Aqua Works’ expert water treatment solutions, you can ensure your drinking water is free from harmful bacteria.
Aqua Works has the answer for Campylobacter in your water supply
Get the answer for Campylobacter in water
Unfortunately, Campylobacter is a prevalent and concerning pathogen in New Zealand, frequently found in contaminated water sources, especially from rainwater collection systems, bore and surface water. This bacterium can cause severe gastrointestinal infections, making it crucial to ensure your drinking water is safe.
At Aqua Works, we offers the perfect solution, providing advanced water treatment technologies and extensive local experience. With our effective UV and ozone water filtration systems, you can rest assured that Campylobacter and other harmful pathogens are removed, ensuring your water is clean, safe for consumption.
Choose Aqua Works for the best protection against waterborne diseases.
UV purification for campylobacter in your drinking water
Rainwater collection systems often accumulate bird poo from the roof, which gets washed into the water supply, posing a risk of Campylobacter contamination.
UV water filtration technology effectively eliminates Campylobacter from drinking water. This method uses ultraviolet light to penetrate the bacteria cells, disrupting their DNA and rendering them unable to reproduce.
Aqua Works UV water filter systems offer:
» Chemical-free and environmentally friendly solution
» No alteration of taste or odour of your drinking water
» Safe, pathogen-free drinking water from every tap
From roof to tap: Eliminate Campylobacter and enjoy safe and healthy drinking water from every tap in your home!
Protect your family’s health from invisible dangers with Aqua Works ozone water treatment systems.
Ozone water treatment to conquer Campylobacter in your water supply
Ozone water treatment is a powerful method to eliminate Campylobacter from drinking water. Additionally, it is also a great way to clean up dirty tank water.
Ozone, a highly reactive form of oxygen, is introduced into the water, oxidising and destroying bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Ultimately, this process disrupts the cell walls of Campylobacter, effectively killing the bacteria and preventing it from causing illness.
AquaZone Ozone systems offer:
» No harmful residues are left behind
» Water remains pure and safe for consumption
» Ideal for rainwater harvesting, bore & surface water supplies
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20+ years of experience in Rodney means Aqua Works is your local water filtration expert. Our knowledge of the community and the region we live in, combined with our passion for clean drinking water, is the foundation for our daily work. We offer customised water solutions supporting you to meet your personal needs and individual budget. Our connected, smart product range enables you to master the water in your home. At the same time, it ensures the best purification of your water for healthy, tasty water enjoyment.
As a purpose-driven, local family business, we support you in your decision making by sharing our knowledge about your water resources. This way, we help you to be informed, so you can make great decisions empowering your families health and well being. The protection and provision of safe, potable drinking water in our lives is paramount to all of us. Aqua Work’s water filtration systems, UV filter purification, water treatment, ozone systems, and water pumps give you peace of mind to have a quality trusted, safe system.
Going the extra mile at Aqua Works is what we do to ensure your water is healthy and fit for its purpose. Hence, all our water treatment products are field tried-and-tested, including innovative products and solutions. Do you need help with UV filters, water filtration systems and water pumps or our high-quality UV filter service, water pump repairs or water pump service? Give us a call today at 0800 AQUA WORKS. As we often say, “If you don’t have a filter – You are the filter”.
And if something happens spontaneously, call our 24/7 water pump emergency service at 0212 787 427. We will take care of your problem immediately and make sure that the water in your home is running again as quickly as possible.