News and media

Keep up to date with the latest news from Wellington Water and our mahi here.

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10/03/2020

Willis Street works nearing connection stage

The first stage of the work to connect a new wastewater pipe in Willis Street, replacing the temporary overland pipe installed after the original tunnel collapse in December, is expected to be complete by the end of March.

9/03/2020

Wellington Water tracks and repairs Titahi Bay contamination source

Wellington Water’s successful location and repair last week of the broken pipe that led to increased bacteria levels at Titahi Bay in late February underlines the importance of dedicated resource for this work.

27/02/2020

Precautionary investigations following water quality monitoring detection at Tory St culvert

Regular water quality monitoring at the Tory St culvert has shown an increase in faecal coliforms (which can indicate the presence of wastewater) to levels that have triggered investigations by Wellington Water crews to determine the source of contamination.

27/02/2020

All clear at Titahi Bay Beach

Following two consecutive days of sampling results at Titahi Bay within bathing guidelines, we will today be removing warning signs at Titahi Bay Beach.

24/02/2020

Sludge pipe failure points under Mt Albert identified

An innovative collaboration between Wellington Water and its contractor panel has pinpointed the failure points in two sludge pipes in a 1.8km tunnel deep beneath Mt Albert in Island Bay.

23/02/2020

Power cut affects water supply in South Wairarapa towns

Thanks to the residents of Greytown and Featherston for conserving water yesterday after the power cut affected water supply.

19/02/2020

Wellington Water’s report on Martinborough’s wastewater overflows released

The investigation report on the two January overflow incidents at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant has been made available following SWDC’s Assets and Services Committee Meeting today.

13/02/2020

Whairepo Lagoon water quality update – Thursday 13 February

Water quality test results for Whairepo Lagoon show it is currently safe to swim there and in other areas of the inner Wellington Harbour except for the Taranaki diving platform – but swimmers should always be aware that this could change, and treat the water with caution.

13/02/2020

Sprinklers banned in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua from 14 February

A ban on the use of residential sprinklers and irrigation systems will take effect in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua from tomorrow, Friday 14 February.

10/02/2020

Unsustainable water use warning

Wellington Water is calling on the residents of Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley to cut back on their water use, and make sure they observe garden watering restrictions.