A Taranaki town sometimes jokingly referred to as “Inglemud” could soon need a new nickname with an ongoing brown water problem now almost cleared up. For years residents of the town of Inglewood, near New Plymouth, have complained of brown water periodically coming out of their taps. READ MORE:* Fix in sight for town after eight years of brown water* Inglewood's brown water is back, but not for long* Consultant brought in to find solution to Inglewood's water issuesInglewood district councillor Marie Pearce said they were “90 per cent there”. SIMON O'CONNOR/Stuff Inglewood has had episodes of brown water for years, and the council says pipe work is putting the town in the clear. “[I’m] happy to say I haven't noticed any brown water for quite some time,” she said.

Source: Stuff July 05, 2021 19:52 UTC