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11 August 2025
Help keep our community safe by responsibly disposing of syringes

North East Water (NEW) have reported a significant rise in syringes being improperly disposed of into the Wangaratta sewer system.

A NEW spokesperson said this poses a serious risk to their staff and local plumbers.

“Not only can syringes cause injury to our workers, but they block pipes and damage critical infrastructure,” they said.

“Please dispose of 'sharps' responsibly, use designated sha...

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