Whangārei District is at Alert Level 2

Safety protocols and closures are in place for Council facilities.
Due to Covid-19 social distancing rules, the extraordinary Council meeting (Three Waters) on Monday 27 September will be closed to the public. Instead the meeting will be livestreamed on our Council Facebook page: facebook.com/WhangareiDC
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Wastewater

About wastewater

We manage the sewerage network which treats wastewater (sewage) from domestic, commercial and industrial sources. Find out about wastewater, sewage spills and septic tanks.

Connect to the Council sewer network

To connect to Council's sewer system you will need to get a building consent and you must use an approved contractor. Read about connecting to the sewer network.

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Find out about the Wastewatee Treatment Plant on Kioreroa Road, the wastewater process and improving the harbour water quality.

Pressure sewer systems

Find out more about pressure sewer systems, faults and maintenance.

Trade Waste

Details about dealing with and maintenance of liquid trade waste, including application forms.