Just in: No swimming at Uvongo lagoon a precaution, says Ugu
The sign does not imply that the lagoon is contaminated, however all lagoons are generally at high risk due to the inflow of water from inland sources, said the municipality.

Ugu District Municpality will be putting up a mandatory NO swimming pictogram at Uvongo Lagoon.
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“The sign does not imply that the lagoon is contaminated, however all lagoons are generally at high risk due to the inflow of water from inland sources therefore the public health and safety cannot be guaranteed as this water cannot be treated,” said France Zama, spokesman for Ugu District Municipality.
It must be stressed that regular samples are being taken and analysed at hot spots during season to ensure water quality adherence to prescribed limits, he said.
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