New Zealand city-dwellers don't have to stop defecating, despite constant sewer odors. This was emphasized by the mayor of Lower Hutt, a town near the capital Wellington.
Sewage stench in Lower Hutt leaves residents gasping. The British newspaper writes that they keep the windows closed against the stench Guardian.
As the issue has been going on for months, the stench is expected to subside soon. A stench wafts from the local sewage treatment plant. Replacement of filters in the installation will take until the end of January.
“We recognize that odors are unpleasant, bothersome and disruptive to the community,” the refinery operator said in a statement.
For residents of Lower Hutt, it's milder. They set up a group called 'Stop the Smell' to urge local government to take action. On the group's Facebook page, members talk about moving Christmas celebrations to homes outside Lower Hutt.
“It's so bad we have to put up with it, I don't want our guests sitting at the table at Christmas with their mouths shut,” wrote one of the members. Guardian. “We're literally holding our breath,” says another member.
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As the sewage smelled bad, the mayor of the lower bank wondered what could be done to reduce the smell. A local official suggested that residents stop defecating.
But the mayor said it was a joke and Lower Hutt residents didn't really have to keep their poo. According to the mayor, the increase in “sewer contribution” will make no difference in terms of odor.
“Introvert. Communicator. Tv fanatic. Typical coffee advocate. Proud music maven. Infuriatingly humble student.”
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