Wellington rages as litres of raw sewage pour into ocean
6 days ago
- #environmental disaster
- #wastewater crisis
- #marine pollution
- Wellington's wastewater treatment plant collapse has led to raw sewage flushing into the ocean for over two weeks.
- Millions of liters of sewage are polluting pristine reefs and a marine reserve daily since February 4.
- Public health warnings, abandoned beaches, and seagulls feeding on waste are now common sights along the coast.
- Concerns are rising for marine ecosystems, including vulnerable species like the little blue penguin.
- Residents are outraged, demanding accountability from authorities for the environmental disaster.
- The Moa Point plant failure destroyed 80% of equipment, with sewage now being screened and pumped offshore.
- Water management issues in New Zealand have been contentious, with underinvestment in infrastructure.
- A national inquiry has been launched to investigate the causes and prevent future failures.
- Local tribes and environmentalists oppose ocean wastewater discharge, citing cultural and ecological harm.
- Continued pollution threatens marine life, kelp forests, and shellfish safety, with long-term damage uncertain.