at the time of inspection. There was no
evidence of untreated water exiting either this or the bunded areas. The truck wash
area was found to be well maintained and it was noted that it did not appear to be
the source of any untreated discharges. The ponds at the truck wash area were full
and discharging a clear, low flow to the wetland. There was some evidence of fines
in the wetland due to the recent rain and the pump having broken down. It was
noted that the slurry area at the back of
had been repaired was inspected and the repair appeared to be
satisfactory. Recent heavy rains had brought the fluid level up to the repair. Surface
oils were observed to have wind blown to the eastern side of the cell. The north
western cell was perceived to contain mainly storm water with a small volume of
emulsified surface oils. The north eastern cell seemed to have plenty of free-board
available and a small volume of surface oils at the eastern end, the liner appeared in
good shape.
Freshwater ecological monitoring state of the environment report - Taranaki Regional Council.
from the inlet. The discharge from the pond emerges from a pipe to fall over a
small waterfall. At the base of the waterfall the discharged water runs down a natural cobbled channel
beneath native riparian vegetation for approximately 10 metres before entering the Patea River,
downstream of the intake weir.
1.2.2 Midhirst water supply
The Midhirst community water treatment plant was originally the water treatment plant for the former
Midhirst dairy factory. Water is pumped from the Te Popo
a copy of the signed resource consent
please contact the TRC Consents department)
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Water abstraction permits
Section 14 of the RMA stipulates that no person may take, use, dam or divert any water, unless the activity is
expressly allowed for by a resource consent or a rule in a regional plan, or it falls within some particular
categories set out in Section 14. Permits authorising the abstraction of water are issued by the Council
under Section 87(d) of the
Freshwater ecological monitoring state of the environment report - Taranaki Regional Council.
Lower Waiwhakaiho Flood Control Scheme Asset Management Plan.
Lower Waiwhakaiho Flood Control Scheme Asset Management Plan
liaising with the Company to ensure all associated wastes are dealt with, and
that adequate provisions are in place for the increase in throughput.
1.3 Resource consents
1.3.1 Water abstraction permit
Section 14 of the RMA stipulates that no person may take, use, dam or divert any
water, unless the activity is expressly allowed for by a resource consent or a rule in a
regional plan, or it falls within some particular categories set out in Section 14.
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Lower Waiwhakaiho air discharges consent monitoring report - Taranaki Regional Council.