LISTEN: Residents raise concerns about latest sewage spills into uMhlanga ocean
Another sewage spillage is threatening more than just the residents and the ocean in uMhlanga.
A video of sewage spewing into the ocean at uMhlnaga main beach has emerged and there are severe consequences that will follow.
According to some residents, this is an ongoing issue in the area and frustrations are reaching peak levels.
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And here we are once again at destination f****d. The fish are still recovering from the chemical spill and now they’re being knocked out by another shitty substance - excuse the pun. Another classic case of Loo on the loose for Durban beaches.
Here's the video that has emerged on social media on of the sewer spillage:
Watch: A river of what is believed to be sewage flows into Umhlanga beach waters.
— ItsGoingViral (@ItsGoingViral1) September 13, 2022
Video: WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/JaxXyYjqFt
This comes after several Durban beaches were recently closed to due high levels of E.coli in the water.
Read more: eThekwini shuts several beaches due to E-coli
We received some incredibly valuable information on why this is such an issue.
These are just some of the points covered.
- The effect on the overall water quality for marine life and humans.
- Restaurants in the area procure crayfish from the area where the sewage spill has taken place.
- Eutrophication
- The effect this will have on the quality of meat that we consume.
ECR Newswatch was also at the scene to report on the issue.
"eThekwini Municipality says it's got teams on the ground to establish what exactly is being discharged into the sea through one of the stormwater pipes at Umhlanga Beach." - ECR Newswatch
Read more: Blackened water gushes out of Umhlanga Beach stormwater pipe
Listen to the podcast below on why the sewage spill in uMhlanga goes beyond just an ocean issue:
Here are some of the concerns and frustrations sent to the team regarding the current matter:
"Another example of the reckless if not wilful disregard by the municipality and its employees of its duty towards the people of this city."
"Another example of the reckless if not wilful disregard by the municipality and its employees of its duty towards the people of this city."
Read more: Some eThekwini beaches reopened
This is a developing story and we have tried to reach out to the authorities for further infomration.
We will share an update once we receive any communication from them.
