A message from Wellington Water:

Wellington Water are attending a surcharging wastewater main on Fitzherbert Street in Featherston.

This has been caused by the recent heavy rain and a number of properties have reported having issues with flushing their toilets.

Inspections at the Pump Station have revealed that the wastewater main is experiencing high levels of stormwater infiltration.

Wellington Water service crews are currently working with affected properties and working their way down towards Waite Street and those residents have been contacted. Portaloos have been temporarily installed at those properties, and clean up and disinfection will be carried out as soon as the wastewater flows decrease.

Wellington Water will continue to communicate with property owners, and investigations will be carried out to determine the cause and identify any quick fixes or mitigations if possible.

For more information please visit Wellington Water email info@wellingtonwater.co.nz or call 04 912 4400