Afrigather The sewage leak, that has continued for greater than 10 days, has raised environmental issues. There are fears that it might pose a major menace to the native ecosystem.
It has additionally induced a horrible stench, and Lonehill residents are at their wits finish. The supply of the leak originates from a malfunctioning pump station close to Tanglewood Property in Beverley, writes the Fourways Evaluate.
Regardless of a number of experiences to Johannesburg Water, untreated sewage from the leak continues to move into the Jukskei River.
Deteriorating infrastructure inflicting sewage leak
Ward 94 councillor David Foley has confirmed the leak, and attributed it to ageing infrastructure on the pump station.
In accordance with Foley, the issue has continued for the previous two years, with short-term repairs solely offering short-term reduction earlier than the station fails once more.
“I did attain out to Joburg Water and so they did come right here a couple of occasions to repair it,” he stated. “Sadly, the repairs would solely final for a short while earlier than it could burst once more.”
“We’ve got now determined to revamp the pump station as a result of it’s previous. A plan has been put in place to get it up and operating once more though it would take a short while.”
“I perceive the stench is horrible for the residents in the intervening time, however we’re engaged on it.”
Johannesburg Water spokesperson Nolwazi Dlamini acknowledged a media inquiry into the matter, and indicated that the difficulty of the sewage leak was being investigated.
Metropolis of Cape City explores new sewage options
In associated information, the Metropolis of Cape City says it’s exploring new sewage therapy measures at its three marine outfalls in Camps Bay, Inexperienced Level and Hout Bay.
This determination is available in response to continued public concern concerning town’s sewage outfalls, particularly in Hout Bay, the place there have been experiences of extreme sewage discharge past permitted ranges.
Learn extra on that story right here.
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