A concrete water tank in Hororata. The top half has moved off the pillars and is resting precariously against a tree.
A buried septic tank on Avonside Drive. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A buried septic tank on Robson Avenue in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A buried septic tank on Maling Street in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A buried septic tank on Maling Street in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A large septic tanks on the side of Gloucester Street which householders can use to empty their chemical toilets".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A water tank on Hereford Street".
The lid of a septic tank that has been buried in the ground beside the footpath on Robson Avenue in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Temporary water tank at the Heathcote Valley School".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Tanks proving a water supply at the Christchurch Hospital".
A water tank in Sumner. A large notice taped to the tank reads "Water. All water must be boiled".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Septic tank installed in Avonside Drive".
A photograph of workers digging up tree stumps next to the river. Next to them is a damaged water tank.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Portaloos and temporary water tank at the Heathcote Valley School".
A water tank on Main Road in Redcliffs with a sign reading, "Water. All water must be boiled". There is a smaller sign underneath reading, "Wash your hands".
A buried septic tank on Galbraith Avenue in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A buried septic tank on Galbraith Avenue in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A buried septic tank on Maling Street in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A buried septic tank on Robson Avenue in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A buried septic tank on Robson Avenue in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Lyttelton School".
Part of the forecourt at the Shell Shirley petrol station has lifted above the rest, after the underground petrol tanks were pushed upwards by liquefaction. Liquefaction silt covers the lower part of the forecourt. The photographer comments, "Tanks at Shell Shirley floated out of the ground".
A drinking water station in Sumner, supplied from a tank.
The lids of septic tanks that have been buried in the ground beside the footpath on Robson Avenue in Avonside. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A view down Maling Street in Avonside showing damage to the road surface and the footpath from the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Beside the footpath the blue lids of septic tanks can be seen. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the September earthquake.
A view down Maling Street in Avonside showing a pile of discarded building rubble from one of the houses. Beside the footpath the blue lids of septic tanks can be seen. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the September earthquake.
A view down Maling Street in Avonside showing a pile of discarded building rubble from one of the houses. Beside the footpath the blue lids of septic tanks can be seen. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the September earthquake.
A view down Maling Street in Avonside showing damage to the road surface and the footpath from the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Beside the footpath the blue lids of septic tanks can be seen. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the September earthquake.
Water tanks on the Sumner Esplanade. Both have prominent notices advising that water must be boiled before use. On one tank is a notice advertising a community hub where residents can get assistance, and on the other is written "Free use of for Christchurch earthquake. Please return to Wymers Domestic Water Carriers, Hamilton".
A view down Maling Street in Avonside showing damage to the road surface and the footpath that has resulted from the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Beside the footpath the blue lids of septic tanks can be seen. These tanks were installed in front of Avonside properties to allow residents to use their toilets after the earthquake.