Two Lincoln Agritech scientists, Senior Research Scientist/ Senior Hydrogeologist Helen Rutter and Hydrogeologist Scott Wilson, have been selected to join an advisory panel supporting Taumata Arowai, New Zealand’s Water Services Authority.

The panel will play a crucial role in strengthening the regulator’s scientific and technical foundation. Members will provide technical input into drinking water regulation, supporting the authority’s vision of safe water every day for everyone. They will also be called upon to offer technical input during water-related incidents or emergencies.

Helen and Scott will provide technical expertise on drinking water safety, focused on source protection. They will work with Deborah Prus-Loughlin of White International, who will provide expertise on water treatment.

Helen has worked on groundwater source protection for many years, including contributing to the Ministry for the Environment national modelling guidelines and many assessments of source water safety. Scott’s areas of expertise include groundwater quality investigations, groundwater-surface water interaction, and modelling subsurface nutrient flows.

Lincoln Agritech Group Manager Environmental Research Simon Pollock said inclusion on the panel was a reflection of the expertise within the company. “We are proud to be able to contribute to this important work, contributing to better outcomes for communities and the environment.”