Sewage discharge into Terrigal Lagoon has occurred as a result of an electrical failure at a sewerage pump station and the public has been warned to avoid all contact with the lagoon until further notice.
Central Coast Council crews responded immediately and Council continues to monitor and manage the situation.
The Environment Protection Authority has been notified.
Water quality monitoring has been undertaken at Terrigal Lagoon and the surrounding area and will continue until typical water quality has returned.
Warning signs are in place and residents are advised to avoid swimming and any other recreational activities until signage has been removed.
“With any sewer discharge our primary concern is the health and safety of the public and our environment,” a Council spokesperson said.
“Breaks and leaks and other operational issues will periodically occur across the sewer system.
“We have crews on standby 24/7 and we encourage the community to continue letting us know – day or night – about any sewer issues so we can resolve them quickly by calling 4306 7900.”