Published 10/10/2024
Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant Odour Managment Update
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.
Editor notes
Wellington Water is owned and fully funded by Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, and Upper Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and South Wairarapa District Council. All six councils are equal shareholders.
Our councils own the water infrastructure in the region, and they task us to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
Wellington Water is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board and our organisation receive overall leadership and direction from the Wellington Water Committee, which are also responsible for appointing members to the Board.
The Wellington Water Committee is made up of representatives from our council owners and mana whenua.