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 26/05/2021

Draft standards and specifications released for feedback

Wellington Water’s Regional Standard for Water Services and the Regional Specification for Water Services have been revised and are available for your feedback. All feedback must be received by 5:00 pm, 28 June 2021.

These two documents describe the minimum standards and specifications for the design and construction of the public stormwater, wastewater and water supply systems in the Wellington Region. They provide a consistent method of design and construction for water services so that publicly owned assets are of good quality and fit for purpose.

We are also releasing, at the same time, drafts of Wellington Water’s Regional As-built Specification and the Regional Draughting Manual. These two documents contain specifications for the collection and delivery of data and information for new installations, upgrades, or replacements that will help facilitate Wellington Water’s asset management.

All four of these draft documents can be downloaded here.

Please check out the Frequently Asked Questions and a Summary Table of Information that describes each proposed revision. There is also an online form for providing feedback.

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