Water contact ban in place.

12 February 2018

Yesterday's heavy rainfall weather event has resulted in an overflow of untreated sewage and stormwater contaminants into Nelson Haven and Waimea Estuary.

The public is advised not to swim or have water contact at Waimea Estuary and the Haven, including Tahunanui Beach, until further notice. We also recommend not swimming in our rivers for 48 hours following rainfall due to overland run-off.

Council reminds residents that due to the geography and proximity to urban areas shellfish should not be taken from within the enclosed waters of the Waimea Inlet and the Nelson Haven at any time as they may exceed maximum microbiological guideline levels.

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