CoCT calls on residents to refrain from dumping objects in sewer network
The City says items like plastic, stones and sand have led to blockages which have far-reaching consequences including the contamination of clean water sources.
32 million litres of raw sewage is currently released into the Atlantic Ocean by the City of Cape Town every day. Picture: Pexels
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to refrain from dumping objects into the city's sewer network system.
The city says items like plastic, stones and sand have led to blockages that have far-reaching consequences including the contamination of clean water sources.
The City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate says the removal of manhole covers is irresponsible and poses an environmental hazard and safety risk to the public.
According to the metropolitian municipality, sewer channels are often blocked shortly after being cleared.
Heideveld and Blue Downs have been identified as hotpots for blockages in the last four months.
The city is encouraging communities to adopt a responsible waste dumping practices.
Its called on members of the public to report instance where people are tampering with manhole covers and dumping waste in the sewer network.