Current Overflows
Harbour affected: Akaroa
Overflow location: Tikao Bay
Status on 8 April 2012: A recent pipe blockage has overloaded the sewer system and a controlled overflow is now occurring. Time and date discharge began: 8am, 8 April 2012
Christchurch wastewater
Christchurch's wastewater is mainly domestic sewage (from kitchen, bathroom, laundry and toilets) and a smaller proportion of industrial and commercial discharges.
If the pipes were laid end to end they would reach all the way to Cape Reinga in the North Island. We seldom give a thought to where all the wastewater goes, let alone how it actually gets there.
Here you will find information on the wastewater and sewer systems for Christchurch and surrounding bay areas.
The Christchurch City Council maintains these systems under the Wastewater Asset Management Plan and localised strategies to provide the community with a safe and healthy environment through the appropriate treatment and discharge of its wastewater.
The Council also governs the safe disposal and treatment of commercial and contaminated wastewater, known as trade waste.
A guide to wastewater (sewage) and water supply on private properties in the CBD Red Zone/Central City.
Contact us
City Water and Waste
Phone: (03) 941 8999 or
0800 800 169 (Banks Peninsula residents)
Email:
info@ccc.govt.nz
