North Aucklander's treated waste will purify riverWatercare The upgrade to the Wellsford wastewater treatment plant begins next year. Watercare was granted resource consent by the Auckland Council on November 27 to expand the plant and discharge treated wastewater to a tributary of the Hoteo River. Watercare The consent allows for a trial of advanced wetland treatment – a low-energy and low-cost treatment technique using man made wetlands. "It could also be adopted by other small communities in need of a high quality, low-cost wastewater treatment system." "Community and Maori interest groups have been extensively consulted with and their ongoing input into the operation of the wastewater treatment plant is provided for."

Source: Stuff December 11, 2017 03:11 UTC