Taipa Waste Water Treatment Plant toxic algal bloom and independent discharge monitoring:
Due to a toxic algal bloom at Taipa Waste Water Treatment Plant and the subsequent requirement to discharge into the Aurere River (click here for the FNDC media release), we have started taking independent water samples from both within the plant and at the Aurere discharge point. We plan to report on these sample results once processed.
Far North District Council has erected warning signs on waterways in Parapara and Aurere. We have been advised by Far North District Council that no treatment plant discharge has been released into the Taipa River.
Kanekane Stream – Coopers Beach Creek water quality update:
As can be seen from the latest freshwater quality monitoring results (click here to view), the poor water quality at Kanekane Stream (Coopers Beach Creek) continues to be an issue. Preliminary results from the Northland Regional Council’s faecal source tracking work at Kanekane Stream indicate the source of pollution is from dogs and wildfowl, though Northland Regional Council stress further sampling needs to be completed before definite conclusions are reached. So far indications are that the source is not household wastewater or sewerage. Results of further tests will be available in April and May. We will keep you posted.
More visible warning signs have been agreed to after a site visit with John Hayward of Far North District Council on 26th February. We have been informed that contractors have been instructed to erect the signs.
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