Blenheim’s sewerage system is struggling to cope with the level of rainfall and residents are asked to flush toilets only when necessary.

Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney asked people to go easy with flushing toilets and definitely don’t flush if the bowl level is higher than normal.

Anyone with any issues regarding sewage overflow or disinfection can contact Council on Monday on Ph: 03 540 7400 and leave a message or email mdc@marlborough.govt.nz

Mr Rooney reminds people to stay out of flooded areas due to potential issues with sewage and contamination.

“Don’t put the kids' raincoats and gumboots on and send them out to play in flooded areas – and if you have, make sure you disinfect them afterwards,” he said.

The sewer system is running above normal and it will be a while before it returns to normal. Meanwhile, river levels are not expected to rise significantly.

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