Untreated wastewater was discharged into Tarakena Bay between 5:30pm and 11:05pm, 12 April. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting South Coast beaches.
Untreated wastewater was discharged into Tarakena Bay between 5:30pm and 11:05pm, 12 April. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting South Coast beaches.
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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

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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.

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5/02/2017
Test results - Lower Hutt water quality
Test results on Lower Hutt’s water supply have come back all clear.

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4/02/2017
Chlorination of Lower Hutt's water supply
A routine water quality test has come back positive for e-coli.

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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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