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5.2 Surface water Sampling Plan ........................................................................................... 11
5.3 Monitoring Review and Actions ........................................................................................ 13
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7.0 Uruti Site Rainfall
wastewater. These inspections provided for the operation, internal monitoring, and
supervision of the plant to be reviewed by the Council. An additional inspection was
required in relation to a heavy rainfall event and follow-up after remedial works and
another inspection in relation to issues with the Esk Road trade wastes facility.
1.4.4 Wastewater and receiving water quality sampling
The Taranaki Regional Council undertook sampling of wastewater quality and
receiving river water
holiday periods. The season under review was the first in which the increased frequency
has been provided by the Council.
During the 2016-2017 summer season, median faecal indicator bacteria counts for the majority
of sites were elevated compared to previous years. The higher counts were likely influenced
by unusually heavy rainfall throughout the summer. Out of the 244 samples collected for both
SEM and for additional monitoring purposes, 91% were below the Alert level. Of the samples
Policy and Planning Committee Agenda July 2024
water and to do that for the duration of the
consent [only issued temporary and in exceptional
circumstances]
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Note: All consents issued will require an exclusive discharge to land and full storage after
1 December 2022. This means that any consented discharge expiring in 2022 or later
must discharge to land when the consent is renewed.
Dual discharges may be allowed if the farm is in a high rainfall area
Eltham
WWTP now occur only as a result of high rainfall events that exceed the storage capacity of the primary and
holding ponds, and the pumping capacity of the reticulated system to Hawera.
Analysis of the primary pond effluent was not required during the monitoring period, although the
condition of the pond and any associated odour continues to be monitored during routine inspections.
Along with a visual survey of the primary pond and surrounds, dissolved oxygen (DO) levels and the
Experts generally agree that climate change is affecting New
Zealand’s weather patterns. In Taranaki, rainfall is predicted
to decrease in summer and increase in winter. An increase
in extreme rainfall is likely as the temperature increases
through the 21st century, potentially increasing both the
severity and frequency of flooding. South Taranaki is
predicted to become drier on average, with more frequent
droughts. Gale and storm force winds from the west are also
predicted to
rainfall and temperature, being absent from areas with low rainfall and
cooler temperatures. It can tolerate both high light and relatively shaded habitats.
Populations are often disconnected due to their specific habitat requirements and
the limited extent of old-growth forest.
TAWHIRIKARO IN TARANAKI
Tawhirikaro has been
recorded in many locations
around Taranaki, with
sightings on the Kaitake
Ranges, at Pukeiti and a
number of scenic reserves
within