A wastewater overflow has impacted the harbour at Matua.
Tauranga City Council said tree roots had damaged a sewer line causing a wastewater overflow at Tilby Drive and Fergusson Park.
The council said contractors were currently on site clearing the blockage, however the overflow had impacted the harbour.
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Warning signs will be in place to alert the community between Kiriwai Pl and Kulim Park and water quality testing will be undertaken, but the council is taking a precautionary approach that the discharge site will be affected.