Thompson’s Bay beach closed over suspected sewage leak
The beach will be reopened once bather safety has been confirmed.
Thompson’s Bay beach was closed for swimming earlier today after a suspected sewage spill.
Bathers at the popular Ballito beach were instructed to evacuate the water.
Bongani Xulu, the lifeguard superintendent for KwaDukuza, said Siza Water was investigating.
“I can confirm the beach closure, but we are awaiting official confirmation from Siza Water to determine whether the water was indeed contaminated by sewage,” said Xulu.
In June this year, a burst sewage pipe along Simbithi Drive led to the closure of the beach, as sewage spilt into the sea.
The water along Ballito’s coastline is closely monitored by the Ballito Urban Improvement Precinct and has tested clean and ideal for swimming at least the past six months.
Water sampling is run independently through B.N Kirk. The most recent sample was done on December 5.
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