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Keep up to date with the latest news from Wellington Water and our mahi here.

For media queries contact 021 302 259 or email media@wellingtonwater.co.nz.

12/04/2017

Chlorine added to water in Lower Hutt

People in Lower Hutt who normally receive unchlorinated drinking water may notice a slight smell and taste of chlorine in their water from this afternoon.

7/04/2017

Seaview wastewater treatment plant outfall pipe repair

Fully treated wastewater is currently being diverted into the Waiwhetu Stream as a result of a joint failure in the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall pipe early this morning

16/03/2017

Auckland’s water crisis – can it happen here?

Auckland’s current water crisis begs the question, could a severe weather event result in a similar problem for our area? Thankfully, the answer is that it’s unlikely due to how we source and manage our water

16/03/2017

Discharge from Moa Point wastewater treatment plant (Wellington)

Last night there was a discharge of untreated wastewater from the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant due to equipment failure

10/03/2017

Where’s the water going?

Not all the water that’s treated and sent on its way to Wellington’s central business district (CBD) arrives where it should

7/02/2017

Lower Hutt water supply - chlorination stopped

All water quality tests of the Lower Hutt network have come back clear for the third day since the chlorination of the supply began.

5/02/2017

Test results - Lower Hutt water quality

Test results on Lower Hutt’s water supply have come back all clear.

4/02/2017

Chlorination of Lower Hutt's water supply

A routine water quality test has come back positive for e-coli.

21/12/2016

Busy time for water works in the CBD over Christmas and New Year

Wellington Water is working over summer to install a new wastewater system beneath part of Taranaki Street and a new water main for Allen Street.

16/12/2016

Wainuiomata Reservoir stronger and safer than ever

The water supply network in Wainuiomata is now more resilient with the recent completion of seismic strengthening of the main Wainuiomata reservoir.