Coronavirus information

Following the Government’s announcement on 23 March 2020, all Horowhenua District Council facilities, including the main office in Levin, closed from 5pm on Wednesday 25 March.
View information about Council's essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown

Visit the Unite against COVID-19 website

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Fire Season and Water Restrictions

FENZ has declared an Open Fire Season for the entire Horowhenua District, from 8am on Wednesday, 1 April 2020. See checkitsalright.nz for updates.
Level 1 water restrictions remain in place for Levin and Ōhau, until further notice.

Water Restrictions for Horowhenua District

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Wastewater

Ever wondered what happens to the water when you flush the toilet in your home? The moment you flush you set off a whole chain of scientific and engineering events.

This section of our website explains what happens to wastewater in Levin, Foxton, Foxton Beach, Tokomaru, Waitārere Beach, Shannon and Mangaore. It also covers trade waste and procedures to connect or disconnect from a network.

Connections & Disconnections

An application form for a connection or disconnection to Horowhenua District Council's underground water and sewerage networks is available here, along with the connection process. You can apply online, by email or in person.

Wastewater Treatment Plants

Find out more about the wastewater treatment plant in your community.

Property owner's responsibility

As a property owner you have a role to play in keeping our wastewater network running smoothly. Find out how you can help.

Management of Wastewater

Find out about how our treatment plants are monitored, our commitment to improving the waterways of our district and who overseas the our treatment plant resource consents.

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