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Description of Service |
Assessment Issues and Outcomes |
Water Supply |
Urban areas are serviced by a reticulated water supply system sourced from the Hutt Valley Artesian System. Most rural properties obtain water from roof runoff or streams. Water consumption is not expected to significantly change over the next 20 years, unless water metering is introduced. |
Water consumption is not expected to significantly change over the next 20 years, unless water metering is introduced. The assessment proposes to address the following:
Non-chlorinated/ non-fluoridated water supply, water shortage, heavy metal leaching, water supply security to Eastbourne, Silverstream bulk water supply, private water supplies. |
Wastewater |
Urban areas are serviced by a reticulated wastewater system -treated at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant; disinfected effluent is then discharged at Pencarrow Head. Rural areas of dispose of wastewater by way of conventional septic tanks and on-site effluent disposal fields. Strategies are in place to accommodate additional wastewater due to population growth -Seaview Treatment Plant future effluent disposal |
Strategies are in place to accommodate additional wastewater capacity due to population growth. The assessment proposes to address the following issues:
Seaview Treatment Plant future effluent disposal, wastewater overflows from Waiwhetu Stream, wet weather overloading of the wastewater system, coliform levels at the South end of Eastbourne, on-site wastewater disposal systems, wet weather discharges from the Western Hills trunk sewer. |
Stormwater |
Developed areas are serviced by reticulated stormwater systems -conveying stormwater to receiving watercourses. In rural areas stormwater may be diverted to on-site water supply storage tanks, onto land or into watercourses. The future focus for stormwater management is expected to shift from a piping network conveying stormwater towards the development of an integrated range of measures managing the adverse effects of stormwater runoff. |
Proposals consider actions to address the following issues:
Managing adverse effects of stormwater run-off, adequacy of Black Stream Channel, provision of secondary floodpaths, obstruction of stormwater outlets on beaches, overtopping/ maintenance of private streams, stormwater capacity in Stokes Valley, State Highway 2 obstruction of overland flow of floodwater, high flood water levels in Waiwhetu and Opahu Streams, Hutt River flooding. |
Cemeteries and Crematoria |
Council owns and operates one working Cemetery, Taita Lawn Cemetery and one ashes and interment facility, Wainuiomata Garden of Remembrance. Expected cemetery capacity is 2010-2012 in Taita (for burials), and approximately 2008 for Wainuiomata (scope to expand to 2024). Council is investigating a further site on Akatarawa Road. There are no crematoria in Hutt City. |
This assessment has not identified any public health issues in relation to Hutt City cemetery services. A future cemetery site is currently being investigated. |
Solid Waste |
Council owns and operates two landfills, Silverstream and Wainuiomata with expected lives of 2007 years and 2011 years respectively. Additional capacity is being developed at the Silverstream landfill to accept waste for the next 50 years. Council collects refuse and recycling from properties and provides recycling stations. Additionally, there are a number of Private cleanfill and recycling operators in the city. |
This assessment considers that Council facilities will meet future demand and has not identified any public health issues in relation to Hutt City solid waste services. |
Public Toilets |
Council owns/operates 30 public toilets with additional toilets are available at Council facilities, Other government organisations and private businesses. One vehicle wastewater disposal facility is provided in Hutt City for use by campervans, caravans. There is currently no sign of overuse of Council toilets. Systems are in place to attend to issues posing a risk to public health as a priority. |
There is no sign of overuse of Council toilets. Systems are in place to attend to issues posing risks to public health as a priority. Expected future demand indicates current location and capacity of toilets is adequate for the next five years. Council will investigate the need for additional wastewater disposal facilities for vehicles. |