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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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Shower Efficiency Factsheet

Make your shower water efficient - Saving water helps nature and your budget.

How much of your water use is from showers?

With a water efficient showerhead, you could save up to $300 on your power bill per year*

*Based on a three person household taking one 8
minute shower per person per day, and replacing a
14 L/min shower head with a 9 L/min shower head

But water is free, right?

Most users pay for water through rates. Plus, heating water for showers contributes around $1000 to your yearly energy bill. The good news is that cutting down the amount of water you use saves power and money.

*A volumetric charge may also apply to some users.

Every drop of water you save is a drop of water that stays in our rivers and aquifer. That’s good for the environment, and our communities!

How can I save money?

Upgrade to a higher-efficiency shower head for water and cost savings without compromising on comfort — opt for a 3-Star or higher WELS rated model. In most cases you can replace this yourself but some older showers may require a plumber.

How efficient is my shower?

A simple way to find out is to measure how much water your shower uses per minute.

First, you’ll need a jug or bucket that you can measure a litre in. Then, time how many seconds it takes your showerhead to fill it to the one litre mark. Divide 60 by the number of seconds it takes, and you’ll get the ‘flow rate’ in litres per minute!