Frustrated residents from Verwoerdpark, in Alberton, called on the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) to fast-track the investigation into toxic odour coming from the Alberton Dam.

Residents called the Alberton Record to voice their displeasure.

@albertonrecord Frustrated Alberton residents call on Ekurhuleni to fast-track investigation into toxic odour at the Alberton Dam. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za #AlbertonDam #ekurhuleni ♬ original sound – Alberton Record

In response to residents’ concerns, CoE said: “We take this matter extremely seriously, and therefore all relevant departments are working on resolving it and identifying the source. There was a joint departmental inspection consisting of environmental health – Germiston office, Metro Parks Alberton Depot, Roads and Stormwater with the Alberton Customer Care manager office personnel.

“Work continues in this regard. The city is aware of the offensive odour complaints. Based on past investigations, an offensive smell emanated from the Blesbokspruit wetland situated northeast from the Alberton area and alongside the N3 Highway. We remain resolute in our quest to get to the bottom of this problem,” said the CoE in its statement.

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