City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) assured residents there is a long-term management plan to restore parts of the stream after residents of Morninghill, Bedfordview, questioned the state of Jukskei River.
CoE spokesperson Themba Gadebe said Morninghill residents alert CoE when pollution occurs at the river.
He said CoE normally investigates the situation to stop the pollution.
“CoE is aware of the pollution around the Jukskei River in Morninghill. Like many urban environments, the Jukskei is mainly impacted by sewage and runoff water from the Johannesburg CBD,” said Gadebe.
Including in the management plan for the Jukskei River, Gadebe said stabilisation of the banks, removal of alien invasive vegetation and removal of litter and greening will occur.
Gadebe added CoE is also aware of upgrade work by the City of Johannesburg by rehabilitating the wetland upstream.
“This will assist in the natural treatment of water coming from the Johannesburg CBD as well as flood mitigation,” said Gadebe.
On the matter of illegal recycling along the Jukskei River, Gadebe said they have not been made aware of any incidents.
“CoE will continue to respond to incidents around the Jukskei and other streams.
“We urge communities to immediately report pollution incidents whenever they occur. This will assist CoE to investigate and speedily resolve incidents,” said Gadebe.
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