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Areas Of Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho Should Be Avoided After A Suspected Discharge Incident
A large number of dead fish were found in Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho today. We suspect their deaths were caused by a discharge incident but don’t yet know the source of the discharge.
Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council are investigating the incident.
We advise
that people stay away from the Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho in
the area of:
•Connal Street
•Cumnor
Terrace
•Long Street
•Garlands Road
While
we continue to investigate the source and nature of the
discharge:
•No recreational activity should be carried
out on or in the water in the area (e.g. kayaking,
swimming);
•Do not come in contact with the
water;
•Keep dogs away from the water and any affected
wildlife;
•Do not eat fish from the area.
If you have any information about the incident, please contact us on 0800 765 588.
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