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 8 am on 25 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. 
Wellington Water crews responding to wastewater overflow on State Highway 2
Wellington Water crews responding to wastewater overflow on State Highway 2

Our team is responding to a wastewater overflow on State Highway 2 which has stopped this afternoon. The overflow was from a manhole on the southbound lanes close to the Ngauranga exit, discharging into the habour through the stormwater drains.

While the overflow has stopped, our teams are working to clear a blockage which still remains. They are working at pace to identify the blockage and get this cleared. 

One southbound lane clasure remains in place approaching Ngauranga while work is underway.
Silverstream Wastewater Overflow
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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.

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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.

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16/12/2016
Accolade for Wainuiomata River, Lower Hutt
The Wainuiomata River in Lower Hutt was judged the most improved river in the Wellington Region at the recent Rivers Awards.

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15/11/2016
Drinking water safe to drink
Our drinking water is safe to drink and there is no need to boil it

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11/11/2016
Call for feedback on potential options for discharging treated wastewater
The community is being asked for feedback on potential options for temporary discharges of treated wastewater from the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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16/08/2016
How safe is Wellington's water supply?
The contamination of Havelock North’s drinking water is a crisis for both residents and the council. It begs the questions…. could it happen here? What are councils and Wellington Water doing to make sure it doesn’t?

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4/07/2016
How to save money when you shower!
Looking at buying a new washing machine? Want to save money when you shower? Then check out Wellington Water’s new shower and laundry information leaflets.

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27/06/2016
Paremata Bridge lane closure from Wednesday 29 June to Friday 1 July
We'll be carrying out urgent repairs to the water main located under the Paremata Bridge from Wednesday 29 June to Friday 1 July

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9/06/2016
Panel approach picked to bring regional benefits
Regional water services company Wellington Water announced today it had reached an agreement with three engineering groups to provide consultancy services for water supply, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure development for its council clients.

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3/06/2016
Molesworth Street stormwater and wastewater project delayed
Wellington Water, on behalf of Wellington City Council, recently began carrying out work on a stormwater and wastewater renewal project in Molesworth Street, Thorndon.

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