wastewater. These inspections provided for the operation, internal monitoring, and
supervision of the plant to be reviewed by the Council. An additional inspection was
required in relation to a heavy rainfall event and follow-up after remedial works and
another inspection in relation to issues with the Esk Road trade wastes facility.
1.4.4 Wastewater and receiving water quality sampling
The Taranaki Regional Council undertook sampling of wastewater quality and
receiving river water
rainfall and temperature, being absent from areas with low rainfall and
cooler temperatures. It can tolerate both high light and relatively shaded habitats.
Populations are often disconnected due to their specific habitat requirements and
the limited extent of old-growth forest.
TAWHIRIKARO IN TARANAKI
Tawhirikaro has been
recorded in many locations
around Taranaki, with
sightings on the Kaitake
Ranges, at Pukeiti and a
number of scenic reserves
within
holiday periods. The season under review was the first in which the increased frequency
has been provided by the Council.
During the 2016-2017 summer season, median faecal indicator bacteria counts for the majority
of sites were elevated compared to previous years. The higher counts were likely influenced
by unusually heavy rainfall throughout the summer. Out of the 244 samples collected for both
SEM and for additional monitoring purposes, 91% were below the Alert level. Of the samples
0.328 297 Y
23 April 2024 0.320 250 Y
Special condition 9 of 1134-3.2 requires CCCWSL to introduce conservation measures when the flow in the
Cold Stream immediately downstream of the intake point is less than 209L/s. This requires that the taking of
water be restricted to the minimum amount necessary to maintain the health and welfare of people and
animals (i.e. garden watering and other non-essential uses are prohibited). The 2023/24 season experienced
low rainfall over the summer
ocean and become a threat to
wildlife.
During the year under review some unacceptable material was dumped at the Pātea Beach green waste
discharge site, but it was removed promptly by STDC. There was no leachate observed discharging from the
sand dune area or the stockpiled green waste during the period under review, or in previous years. These
factors, combined with the sandy substrate and low rainfall at the beach should be restricting the
production of leachate from the green waste. It
Uruti and ask what business is running from this address as
there is no signage or 0800 smell number for them to ring and
complain about the chemical, vomiting stenching smell.
- Our young budgie that was kept in a cage out on the verandah
died after days of chemical, vomiting stench.
- The rainfall in Uruti is 2.5 - 3 metres per annum which is an
extremely high rainfall and therefore when the valley is flooding
Remediation open their settling ponds to clean them out.
- Have noticed a pad being
improvements. Rainfall in Taranaki does expedite run-off of E. coli and other contaminants
into waterways however, an assessment of earlier ‘dry-weather’ swim spot monitoring data
found that 11 out of 16 sites were still failing the minimum standard, indicating direct
contamination of waterways is a significant issue.
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b. Sediment – eight of the 22 (36%) monitoring sites fall below the
ensuring that it won’t leak out
• Remember that waste solvents can be recycled
• Store all paints, thinners and other liquids under
cover to prevent rainfall washing out pollutants
• If liquids must be stored outside, keep lids and caps
on containers and use a secure area to avoid
vandalism
• Keep all areas exposed to rainfall clean, and keep all
wastes out of stormwater drains
• Dispose of all waste via the sewerage system or a
commercial waste contractor.
Always have a
Kaihihi Road and SH45. It is clear from the topography of the
overflow area that this has occurred many times in the distant past.
Whilst these overflows are uncommon, with large volumes of gravel being transported by
the Stony River from its upper reaches and increases in rainfall arising from the effects of
climate change, they are likely to occur more regularly in the future.
Works required to reduce the risk of overflows causing future damage to the area were
undertaken as capital works
Kaihihi Road and SH45. It is clear from the topography of the
overflow area that this has occurred many times in the distant past.
Whilst these overflows are uncommon, with large volumes of gravel being transported by
the Stony River from its upper reaches and increases in rainfall arising from the effects of
climate change, they are likely to occur more regularly in the future.
Works required to reduce the risk of overflows causing future damage to the area were
undertaken as capital works