Septic tanks monitored near Lake Kaniere as subdivisions increase

Friday 11 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 11 Jul 2025, 2:47pm

West Coast Regional Councillors and iwi are monitoring potential septic tank contamination in Lake Kaniere. While the lake provides Hokitika's water supply, officials are relieved that no signs of pollution from nearby subdivisions have been detected so far.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 11 Jul 2025, 1:55pm

   Septic tanks under scrutiny as subdivision grows (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 11 Jul 2025, 2:47pm

   Lake Kaniere septic tanks under scrutiny as subdivision grows (opens in new tab)