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Work continues to contain diesel spill
MEDIA RELEASE – Diesel spill #4
Friday, October 04, 2013
Work continues to contain diesel spill
Three more booms are set to be deployed along the Makotuku Stream today as efforts continue to assess and contain a diesel spill from the Turoa Ski Field in Tongariro National Park.
Horizons Regional Council incident controller Craig Grant says two teams will be on the ground carrying out visual and sniff tests of all waterways in the catchment today.
Staff are also investigating soil removal at the Turoa Ski Field carpark to prevent any additional diesel getting into the Makotuku Stream.
“The main priority is the community of Raetihi and we will be working alongside the Ruapehu District Council, DoC and local Iwi to help minimise disruption to people’s lives and livelihoods,” Mr Grant says.
Sampling has already been undertaken at the tank and stream and Horizons is investigating options for on-going monitoring. This will help determine when water from the stream will be suitable for drinking water takes as well as the spill’s impact on the in-stream environment.
Information about the availability of water and ablutions in Raetihi is up on the Ruapehu District Council website www.ruapehudc.govt.nz Local residents are also being encouraged to go to the Ruapehu District Council office on Seddon St in Raetihi for information.
Residents are advised that the Raetihi reticulated water supply will be shut down for at least ten days. Fresh water is available via tanker situated at the Seddon Street Four Square.
Although the Raetihi sewerage system is still operational Ruapehu District Council has not turned the water supply back on to enable its easier use as the contaminated water is a hazard to anyone who may inadvertently drink it and would pollute residential plumbing.
People who cannot get to the tanker and need water delivered are asked to contact the Ruapehu District Council on 06 384 4447. Showers are being organised for later this afternoon and updates will continue to be provided via the website and local radio.
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