Toxic algae warning for Kāpiti Coast
Toxic algal blooms are affecting a growing number of Kāpiti’s top swimming spots, with people warned to keep children and pets away from the water’s edge.
Greater Wellington Regional Council has advised caution to swimmers in the Kāpiti Coast catchments and to keep dogs on leashes.
There are amber alert level warnings for Ōtaki River.
Senior environmental scientist Dr Mark Heath strongly advised swimmers to check for toxic algae before swimming.
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