Annual report 2006-2007 - Taranaki Regional Council
Annual report 2006-2007 - Taranaki Regional Council
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.