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Wastewater overflow notifications

Wastewater overflows pose a serious risk to public health and our environment and need to be fixed immediately.

Most wastewater blockages (and subsequent overflows) occur when people flush things down their toilets or sinks that they shouldn’t like wet wipes, fats and cooking oils. Wastewater overflows can also occur when stormwater enters the wrong pipes during heavy rain due to faulty gully traps or damaged infrastructure.

If a wastewater overflow has occurred, please notify us.

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Wastewater Overflow Notification - The Lakes Boulevard

Event date: 6/01/2026 8:00 am Export event

Overflow Notification

This is to notify you of a wastewater overflow between 113 & 135 The Lakes Boulevard on 6 January 2026.

Current Actions

The overflow was caused by a blockage from rags. Council contractors have since cleared the blockage and disinfected the affected area. The overflow has impacted the southern half of the Lake Taurikura Drainage Reserve, and warning signs have been installed at key access points around this area.

Water quality sampling will be undertaken as soon as practicable.

Further Information

Contact Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.

Posted: Jan 7, 2026,

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