Human and animal sewage contains large numbers of potential pathogens (disease causing organisms). If sewage collection, treatment and disposal are not managed properly it can pose a significant threat to public health.
Our Health Protection Officers work with regional and local council on:
- planning and resource consent processes
- surveillance
- information gathering
- responding to incidents and complaints
More information
- Sewerage - Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Updated 07 May, 2024