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Annual report 2006-2007 - Taranaki Regional Council

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In comparing the results (upstream of the abattoir discharge, TRC site code<br />

KHI000301) to the point below the abattoir discharge (TRC site code KHI000307), the<br />

outstanding features are the marked increases in ammoniacal nitrogen and dissolved<br />

reactive phosphorus concentrations. Both nutrients are greatly in excess of the levels<br />

recommended by the ANZECC water quality guidelines, and this is likely to<br />

contribute to the proliferation of algae in the Patea River, into which the Kahouri<br />

Stream flows (TRC, <strong>2006</strong>b). It should be noted that Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd also<br />

discharge stormwater to land in this unnamed tributary’s catchment. This discharge<br />

may also enter water. See Section 9.4.1.2 for the discussion of receiving water results<br />

related to this site.

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