Photo: Supplied/Tasman District Council.
The cost of clearing blockages from Tasman's wastewater system has almost doubled.
From 1 January to 30 November last year, Tasman District Council spent $33,344 on clearing blockages compared to $61,042 for this year.
The dramatic cost escalation is despite the number of blockages increasing by a smaller percentage, from 76 to 97.
Photo: Supplied/Tasman District Council.
Three quarters of the blockages were caused by wet wipes, clothing, or raggage - the term for a coagulated combination of flushed items that could include wipes, fabric, and other unidentifiable materials.
In 2024, clearing those blockages accounted for almost 80 percent of
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