Rain disrupts sewerage treatment station
Whangamata Harbour
District: Waikato
A sewerage treatment station at Awarua Point, Whangamata has malfunctioned due to heavy rain and raw sewerage is flowing through properties and a reserve into the Harbour.
Council and contractors are aware and are affecting repairs. The situation is not expected to improve before tomorrow.
In the meantime people are advised not to swim in the harbour or near the estuary entrance.
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