Wellington’s water woes

Wellington: A blocked pipe near Queens Wharf in Wellington has sent wastewater flowing into the harbour just hours after Oriental Bay residents were left without water in a separate incident.

Wellington Water estimated about 20,000 litres of wastewater was discharged. Pump station operators removed the blockage and the overflow stopped, Wellington Water reported.

Earlier yesterday morning, a burst water main along Oriental Parade caused water to be shut off in the area, leaving 100 properties going without. Wellington Water teams managed to repair the burst by 10.45am and water was restored to residents. — The New Zealand Herald