A blocked sewer connection in the vicinity of 314 Maunganui Road at the Mount has resulted in a wastewater overflow.

"This could have potentially impacted the Pilot Bay area," says a Tauranga City Council spokesperson.

Council contractors have cleared the blockage.

"As a precaution warning signs have been placed at prominent locations along Pilot Bay.

"Water quality sampling is being undertaken."

Tauranga City Council's website will be updated with further information to this event.

More details are available here.