Energy, water and waste management

This directory pages provides links to information and resources about managing energy use, water and waste.

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Inform

  • Boards
  • Proprietors
  • Principals and Tumuaki
  • Property Manager

More reading on any of these topics is essential as it there are many requirements involved. 

Backflow prevention

Backflow happens when dirty water or other liquids flow back into the clean water supply. 

Backflow prevention

Drinking water quality

Clean and safe water must be provided at schools.

Drinking water quality

Energy use and conservation in schools

Energy use is a big part of your school’s expenditure. Find advice to help you make the best energy decisions for your school. 

Energy use and conservation in schools

Septic tanks on school sites

If your school is putting in a septic tank, or upgrading your existing one, you need to think about what size you need and what your local council requires.

Septic tanks on school sites

Waste management in schools

Schools need to find ways to get rid of school waste with the least negative effects on the environment. 

Waste management in schools

Waterways on or by schools

Waterways include areas like rivers, the sea coast, wetlands and marginal strips. You need to ensure the school’s activities don’t damage the waterways, or overuse resources.

Waterways on or by schools

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