Ross Giblin There was a 36-hour window from when “un-disinfected wastewater” was discharged from Porirua Wastewater Treatment Plant to when the operator, Veolia, notified Wellington Water – a delay the council-owned agency says is “not satisfactory”. “The timeliness of the notification is not satisfactory, and we are working with Veolia to ensure they are clear on their roles and responsibilities. “Wellington Water sincerely apologises to the Porirua community for our failure to live up to their, and our, expectations in regard to the protection of public health and the environment,” it said. The notification didn’t come quick enough for beach users including Tītahi Bay Surf Life Saving Club members, who had been carrying out high wave training with children on Thursday.