Tag: beach advisories
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Health Warning: West Coast Urged to Avoid Toxic Shellfish Wash Ashore
Public Health Warning About Toxic Shellfish on the West Coast In the last 48 hours, authorities have issued an urgent warning to residents and visitors along the West Coast: shellfish washed ashore may be contaminated with toxins produced by harmful algal blooms (HABs). Mass mortality events among shellfish and other marine life are often early…
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Water pollution warnings for Wellington and Lower Hutt after wastewater discharges
Wellington and Lower Hutt issue water pollution warnings after wastewater discharges Heavy rainfall can push wastewater systems beyond their normal capacity. In Wellington and Lower Hutt, authorities are issuing warnings to residents and visitors when storm conditions trigger higher wastewater volumes. During these periods, some wastewater may bypass full treatment and be discharged via the…