Wastewater overflows at some beaches in Te Tai Tokerau

The Te Tai Tokerau power outage may impact wastewater pump stations, leading to the overflow of sewage into the sea.

You can get very sick from contact with human sewage.

Please avoid:

• any contact with recreational waters where there are public health warning signs
   
• any collection/consumption of shellfish where there are public health warning signs

For up to the minute info on water quality at beaches and rivers throughout the region, visit Safeswim: www.safeswim.org.nz(external link)

If you have been in contact with contaminated water, wash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible.

Please ring Healthline on 0800 611 116 if you have been in contact with contaminated water and have gastro illness or eye, ear or skin infections.

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