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.

The short outfall is discharged untreated, unscreened wastewater into Tarakena Bay between 11.38 am and 12.44 pm on 7 June. 

Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches along the south coast. Public Health information is available here.
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Published 13/07/2022

Lake Ferry wastewater treatment plant – flooding damage being investigated

UPDATE: 6.40PM, 13/7/22

Repairs to the flood damaged UV system have restored the UV treatment to 75% capacity. The treatment plant is back to acceptable operation with UV treated discharge to the wetland.

We'll provide further updates tomorrow.
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UPDATE: 5PM 13 July 2022
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Our crews are on site today investigating damage to equipment at the Lake Ferry Wastewater Treatment Plant, which has resulted in partially treated wastewater being discharged onto land. This has been caused by recent flooding in the area. We will provide a further update as soon as possible, once our crews have completed a full inspection on site.

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