Environment / Life And Society

Fatberg causing sewage overflow near Kaiteriteri

17:49 pm on 22 April 2022

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A fatberg's caused a raw sewage overflow into Stephens bay at the gateway to the Able Tasman National Park.

The wetland and beach is being monitored for contamination after a fat residue buildup caused raw sewage to bubble up from a manhole into the bay.

Joining Lisa Owen is Community Infrastructure Waters and Wastes Manager Mike Schruer.