The Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has issued Christchurch City Council an abatement notice for failing to provide an adequate action plan to address the persistent stench coming...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/canterbury-regional-council-issues-abatement-notice-for-treatment-plant-stenchWhen using water together with potentially hazardous substances, there is the potential that a loss of pressure could lead to backflow, causing contaminants to enter the water source.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation/backflow-preventionCommunity concern about water quality and flooding issues initiated an investigation into the Carters Creek catchment. Carters Creek is a small stream that originates at springs near the Ashburton
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/carters-creekCoastal water quality in Waitaha Canterbury is generally high. In some areas, activities like land development and contaminant discharges have reduced water quality in the coastal marine area. Coastal...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/tracking-coastal-water-quality