Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
Wellington Water has warned south coast residents of potential smells today and Monday while recovery works are done at Moa Point waste treatment plant.
Crews have been refurbishing the plant after it was forced to shut down after a catastrophic failure in February, which spewed tens of millions of litres of untreated sewage into the sea, and closed some south coast beaches for a period.
Wellington Water previously apologised about unexpected smells after turning its ventilation system on for the first time.
Crews will refurbish three clarifiers, which are large tanks that separate solids from liquids.
The plant have deployed odour neutralisers and scouts to combat smells.
Wellington Water said there was a “low risk” of smells.
People with complaints should contact the Greater Wellington Region Council.
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