THE City has reopened uMhlanga’s swimming beaches ahead of the weekend following a pumpstation failure at the Ohlange Wastewater Pump Station.

On Wednesday (December 10), the municipality closed Bronze and Main Beach after laboratory tests indicated elevated levels of E. coli (sewage bacteria) in the water.

At the time the failure was caused by foreign objects obstructing one of the pumps, leading to its breakdown.

Also read: City rejects claims of non-payment to uMhlanga contractor

“Resampling was conducted and the latest laboratory results confirm that water quality is now within acceptable specifications. Both beaches (Bronze Beach and Umhlanga Main Beach) have been reopened,” said eThekwini Municipality’s spokesperson Gugu Sisilana.

“This outcome reaffirms that the contamination was promptly contained, thereby minimising the impact on the receiving environment. The Municipality remains committed to safeguarding public health and ensuring transparent communication with residents and visitors.”

Sisilana said beach water quality results can be obtained on the municipality’s website www.durban.gov.za.

In all, 23 beaches remain open and safe for swimming.

For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or  Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok.

Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here