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Story summary
- On February 25, 2023, Wellington's mayor, Andrew Little, swam at the southern coast to reassure residents about water safety after a raw sewage leak.
- The leak, which occurred on February 4, 2023, involved millions of litres of sewage from the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant.
- The Wellington City Council had advised against swimming and fishing due to health risks, with residents reporting contaminated sea spray.
- Wellington Water is investigating the issue with Australian experts, but the cause remains unclear.
- Mayor Little highlighted the need for significant repairs to restore the plant's functionality.
