Wellington Water is working closely with Veolia, the Seaview Wastewater Treatment plant operator, to address the continuation of increased odour levels associated with the plant.
We sincerely apologise for the increased odour that the community has experienced over the past week. The odour levels have been unacceptable, and we regret it is taking longer than we would like to reduce levels and minimise impacts on the community.
Given the circumstances, we are working as fast as possible and doing all we can to reduce odour levels. We have suspended work on planned maintenance and upgrade activities that could contribute to additional odour levels. We are also exploring options to improve odour levels, including installing an additional odour neutraliser.
While we focus on stabilising plant operations and returning the plant to normal service, the odour levels are expected to decrease and become less noticeable. Note, this will be dependent on localised weather conditions and especially wind direction.
We will continue to engage with the community and keep them informed of any developments. We advise residents to contact the regulator, Greater Wellington Regional Council, if they experience an increase in noticeable odour.
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