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Wellington Sewage Leak: 70 Million Liters Pollute Ocean

2/6/2026

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A sewage leak in Wellington, New Zealand, has been labeled an environmental disaster after heavy rain backed up sewage into the outfall pipe, releasing about 70 million liters of untreated wastewater into the ocean.
Authorities urge residents to avoid waters as they assess the spill.
The Department of Conservation expressed ecological and public health concerns about the leak.
Dive school owner Dave Drane reported cancellations affecting up to 30 students.

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Story summary

A sewage leak in Wellington, New Zealand, has been labeled an environmental disaster after heavy rain backed up sewage into the outfall pipe, releasing about 70 million liters of untreated wastewater into the ocean.
Authorities urge residents to avoid waters as they assess the spill.
The Department of Conservation expressed ecological and public health concerns about the leak.
Dive school owner Dave Drane reported cancellations affecting up to 30 students.