Untreated, unscreened wastewater has been discharged into Tarakena Bay. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches.
Untreated, unscreened wastewater has been discharged into Tarakena Bay. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches.

Between approximately 9 am on 26 June and 7 am on 26 June, the short outfall pipe discharged untreated wastewater into Tarakena Bay.

Signs are in place along the coastline to alert water users of areas which may be impacted by this event. Water quality samples will be collected from coastal locations once improved weather conditions allow. 

Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches along the south coast. 

Public health information can be found on Health NZ's website

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Published 12/08/2020

Covid-19 alert level 2

As we return to Alert Level 2, our priority remains the provision of clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment for our communities. We would ask that as a precaution you keep your distance from any of our works crews to ensure that our frontline personnel remain safe. We will continue to follow advice from the Government and will provide updates on what this means for our services during the response. Thank you, and stay safe.

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