No swimming in Pātea River east of State Highway 3
Environmental Health
Update Monday 17 February
This issue has been resolved. Please continue to check water quality results before you or your dogs take a dip in the river.
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Council has identified a wastewater spill into the Pātea River underneath the State Highway 3 bridge south of the Fenton Street roundabout.
No swimming notices are being erected along the river warning people not to enter the water downstream from this area.
An investigation is under way alongside Taranaki Regional Council to address the issue as quickly as possible. The Taranaki Public Health Unit and local iwi have been notified.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Council on 06 765 6099. We’ll provide updates when they are available.
All residents are encouraged to check TRC.govt.nz/Can-I-Swim-Here before getting in the water.
