Watercare delays reopening of Onehunga water treatment plant to 2029

RNZNZ HeraldSaturday 6 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Onehunga water treatment plant, which was closed three years ago due to the detection of substances linked to cancer and immune issues, will not reopen until 2029. Watercare is undertaking a $40m upgrade to the facility that will include ultraviolet disinfection and carbon filters.

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First reported by RNZ, Sat 6 Dec 2025, 7:55am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Watercare delays Onehunga treatment plant opening two years (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Watercare delays reopening of PFAS-contaminated Onehunga plant to 2029 (opens in new tab)