Govt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spill

Sewage spill a potential ecological catastrophe

Comment: The critical failure at Wellington Water in which millions of litres of sewage flowed into the capital’s south coast has created a potential ecological catastrophe. Raw sewage has leaked into otherwise near pristine reef ecosystems. This includes the Taputeranga Marine Reserve, one of the best examples in the country of the benefits of marine protection. Most of the ecosystem within range of the sewage spill includes highly productive k…

Wellington mayor Andrew Little wants ministerial inquiry into Moa Point sewage plant failure

Who will shoulder the cost to fix the Moa Point plant is yet to be determined says Wellington Mayor Andrew Little.

Mayor, ministers agree inquiry needed for ‘catastrophic’ Wellington sewage failure

Andrew Little and Government ministers have agreed that an inquiry is needed into the causes of the “catastrophic failure” at Wellington’s Moa Point waste water plant.

Govt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spill

The Government has agreed to an independent inquiry to ascertain what caused Wellington’s “catastrophic” wastewater treatment plant failure that’s sent raw...

Wellington's sewage spill prompts health warnings - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

Health officials are warning people to stay off Wellington’s south coast beaches, due to the infection risks from the Moa Point wastewater plant failure. With untreated wastewater still being pumped into the Cook Strait, people are also being warned not to eat kaimoana from the area, and to avoid contact with sea spray. Meanwhile crews trying to clear and repair the plant may have to wear breathing gear to avoid inhaling dangerous gases. The SMC…