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Missing, dislodged or damaged manhole or catchpit cover

​Report issues with public manholes and catchpits

Contact us urgently on 09 301 0101 if you notice any missing, dislodged or damaged:

  • catchpits
  • grates and grilles
  • manhole covers.

We treat these issues as a serious risk to public safety.

Maintain private manholes and catchpits

You are responsible for maintaining private manholes, catchpits and covers on your property.

See Who maintains stormwater pipes and drains.

Report issues with wastewater manholes

Contact Watercare Services to report issues with wastewater manholes.

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