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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 - Merriman Place, Pyes Pa,

Event date: 18/08/2026 3:48 pm Export event

Overflow Notification

Wastewater overflow at Merriman Place, Pyes Pa, Tauranga - 13 August 2026, is now All Clear.

The overflow was a result of debris.  This will have impacted Saddleback Rise and Waterside Drive Drainage Reserves, the Waiorohi Stream and the Waimapu Estuary.

Actions Completed

Water quality sample results indicate that there will be no further impact as a result of the abovementioned overflow.

Further Information

Contact Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.

Posted: Aug 14, 2026,

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