The city of Tshwane has warned residents about drain flies (also known as moth flies or sink flies) breeding in stagnant water.
The recent high temperatures experienced across the city may cause the insects to lay eggs in bath overflows and basins, said metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo.
“Habitually, drain flies usually go inside taps with no sieves to lay eggs. The larvae will then appear when these eggs hatch, which can contaminate the water,” he said.
Mashigo said because drain flies are active at night, larvae is likely to be spotted in the mornings.
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Residents should ensure that stagnant water was cleared in kitchens and bathrooms, and that overflows were kept clean.
“Residents are advised to spray bleach around and inside taps, as well as inside bath overflows and basins. Use hot water to rinse away the bleach,” he said.
The metro assured residents that water provided by its bulk water services was healthy enough to consume.
“In cases where larvae is present in the water, the city wants to stress that the larvae does not originate from the municipality’s bulk water lines.”
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