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Understanding the harbour after heavy rain

Understanding the harbour after heavy rain

“Eastland Port water testing proves last month’s discoloured harbour water was unrelated to port activity,” says Eastland Port General Manager Andrew Gaddum. The testing showed Kopuwhakapata Stream, upstream from Eastland Port’s discharge site, was experiencing increased suspended solids following heavy rain in February. “And increased suspended solids in that stream means dark water in the harbour”… Read more »