WASTEWATER LEAK - PROSSER STREET, TITAHI BAY
Wellington Water crews responding to a wastewater leak on Prosser Street, Titahi Bay

Our team have responded to a wastewater leak at the corner of Prosser Street and Titahi Bay Road. 

Excavation is currently underway. The pump station is operating but will need to be shutdown before repair. Plans to divert the wastewater flow away from the pipe is being developed as the pipe will also need to be shutdown before repair.

There has been an earlier discharge into the stormwater network. This has now stopped with sucker trucks managing the flow, preventing wastewater entering the stormwater network. Signage has been placed at the outlets into the harbour and water quality sampling will be underway.

Traffic management has been set up on Titahi Bay Road. One southbound lane has been closed.

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Published 17/09/2019

Social media video shares claims of sewage on Titahi Bay beach

UPDATE 20/9/2019
 
We have received the results from the shoreline testing following the public concern raised via social media.
 
The results are well below bathing standards, indicating it is safe for recreational water activity.

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We have been made aware of a video on social media of Titahi Bay beach with comments of suspected wastewater pollution/sewage.
We can confirm there has been no discharge or overflow event from the Porirua Wastewater Treatment Plant.
 
The video shows seaweed and sea foam, which is common following heavy winds. We will be conducting tests in the area for reassurance, and will provide an update when these results have been received.

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