Ongoing Umkomaas sewage spillage now reaches beach
Locals claim that the current spillage has been going on for just over a week, but has been an on and off issue throughout the year.
Environmentalists and local businesses are concerned by an ongoing sewage spill in Umkomaas.
The main source is located at 4 Moodie Street, near the Aliwal Dive Centre and Lodge.
Staff at the centre confirm that the spillage is a ‘never-ending nuisance’ and is a major concern for their business as visitors have to drive through the sewage to get to the facility.
Locals claim that the current spillage has been going on for just over a week, but that it has been an on and off issue throughout the year.
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Many calls have been made to eThekwini Department of Water and Sanitation, which informed callers time and time again that the matter would be dealt with within 24 to 48 hours.
The spillage has now got worse and is not only an issue near private properties and on the road, but has trickled down to Umkomaas beach and has started flowing onto the sand.
This contamination is not only affecting the environment, but is a health hazard too.
EThekwini have been contacted for feedback on the matter.
“It has been escalated to the Control Room Supervisors to expedite & action accordingly,” they said.
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