Northland District Health Board’s Medical Officer of Health Clair Mills has issued an advisory warning people in the Far North and Whangarei Districts to stay out of waterways, flood waters and harbours to avoid contact with contaminated water. The advisory follows high rainfall with flooding in the Far North District and low-lying areas of Whangarei District. Whangarei District Council Infrastructure and Services Group Manager Simon Weston says there will be a range of contaminants in all flood water, streams, rivers and the harbour as a result of the prolonged rainfall. “However, particularly in rural areas, private septic tank and effluent holding systems may be vulnerable and in Whangarei urban areas some manholes may have surcharged. “The advice is to keep out of the water until it is clear (generally five days after the storm ends) and not to consume shellfish or wetfish caught in the storm area. More detail is outlined in the advisory attached to this email.”
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:19:40 +0000
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