Wellington Faces Raw Sewage Flooding After Storm
New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure
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Wellington, New Zealand, experienced severe flooding with faeces and sanitary products due to a blocked wastewater pipe following a thunderstorm. Five homes in Island Bay were affected, and residents are advised to avoid nearby beaches due to untreated sewage discharge.
- 01Wellington Water reported that five properties were flooded with faeces and sanitary products due to a blocked wastewater main in Island Bay.
- 02The storm caused over 5,000 lightning strikes and dropped 25.7mm of rain in just two hours, exacerbating the situation.
- 03The Moa Point wastewater treatment plant has been malfunctioning since February, leading to millions of litres of raw sewage entering local waters.
- 04Residents are warned to avoid Tarakena Bay and refrain from swimming or kayaking along the south coast until further notice.
- 05Wellington Water is actively cleaning and disinfecting affected homes and working with property owners to resolve the issue.
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On June 5, Wellington, New Zealand, faced a significant public health issue as heavy rainfall from a thunderstorm caused a blocked wastewater main, leading to flooding in five homes in the Island Bay suburb. Residents reported distressing scenes of faeces and sanitary products on their properties. The storm resulted in over 5,000 lightning strikes and dropped 25.7mm of rain within two hours, further complicating the situation. Wellington Water confirmed that the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant, which has been out of proper operation since a storm in February, was also affected, resulting in raw sewage being discharged into the waters off the south coast beaches. The utility company is currently using suction trucks to clean up the affected homes and has advised residents to avoid Tarakena Bay and refrain from water activities along the coast until the situation is resolved. Full operations at the treatment plant are not expected to resume until November.
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The flooding has created a public health risk in affected areas, with raw sewage contaminating local environments.
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