Over 30 wastewater overflows into land or water everyday episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 5 MIN

Over 30 wastewater overflows into land or water everyday

from Checkpoint

New Zealand has an average of 31 wastewater overflows a day into land or water, and that might not even be the full picture according to a report looking at the most severe pressures on the water network. The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai says it is the first complete picture of the risks that could impact public health and the environment. Dr Sara McFall from the Water Services Authority spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 27, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Over 30 wastewater overflows into land or water everyday

0:00 5:48

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Checkpoint?

This episode is 5 minutes long.

When was this Checkpoint episode published?

This episode was published on July 27, 2026.

Can I download this Checkpoint episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!