About wastewater : Christchurch City Council

Pipes, manholes and pumping stations connect us to the 8 treatment plants.

The process of taking raw wastewater, and converting it through a variety of treatments.

If you are rebuilding a house or garage it’s worth checking your plans don’t involve building over a Council drain.

Things you can do to help the wastewater system run efficiently and prevent blockages or overflows.

Wastewater volumes processed in Christchurch City.

Regulations governing the collection, treatment, and discharge of wastewater.

All Flushed Out. Students will discover what happens to anything that goes down the drain.

Council uses three types of wastewater system to transport wastewater from connected properties to the treatment plant.

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