Distinctive aluminium trout symbols are used by council to highlight storm water inlets around the district. The fish are a visual reminder that whatever washes off streets and footpaths goes down the drains and eventually ends up in the lake.

Council Responsibilities

Council maintains, modifies and extends the stormwater disposal and land drainage systems to manage surface water run-off from all urbanised catchments and to minimise flood damage. To view Stormwater Projects click HERE.

Connections

With the exception of certain areas as set out in the Proposed District Plan, private properties are not connected to the stormwater system. This is because the Taupo district has porous soils that allow most private property rainwater to be easily discharged onsite.

To Protect Our Lake

• Dispose of litter in rubbish bins,
• Wash cars on lawns so that soapy water soaks into the ground,
• Store chemicals in well aired lockable sheds, 
• Clean up chemical spills around the home by soaking up the mess and disposing of unused paint and domestic garden sprays at the landfill recycling centre. 

Stormwater Directory

NZWERF has been developing a stormwater directory with assistance of local and central government, which has now been finished.

To navigate to the stormwater directory website click HERE.