Queenstown Lakes District Council issued notices over wastewater spill concerns

Otago Daily TimesRNZFriday 17 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Otago Regional Council has issued infringement notices to the Queenstown Lakes District Council following concerns that partially treated wastewater may have leaked into two local rivers. The investigation involves the Shotover wastewater treatment plant and relates to incidents that allegedly occurred late last year.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Fri 17 Jan 2025, 4:30am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 14 hours
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    Treated wastewater allegedly discharged into rivers (opens in new tab)

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    Queenstown district council issued notices after 'potential' treated wastewater river spillover (opens in new tab)