Update: Uvongo lagoon and river contamination confirmed
The municipality stresses that the Uvongo river and lagoon should remain off limits until the contamination is pronounced clear.
AFTER a number of people had reportedly fallen ill with stomach-related complaints, Ugu District Municipality conducted an internal investigation.
According to a statement released by Ugu, the results of tests performed on the Uvongo River have indicated that both the river and the lagoon are in fact contaminated.
“We have since issued public notices prohibiting any swimming or recreational activity in the Uvongo River until it has been cleared. Periodic tests are being conducted to monitor the levels of contamination in the river,” read the statement.
“Physical inspections of our sewage treatment plants along the river have also been conducted and there has been no sign of any overflow. We have since broadened our scope of investigation beyond our infrastructure to other various possible sources of contamination.
“A team of experts has been set up to conduct this investigation, after which a conclusive report will be released pertaining to the source of contamination together with possible measures to be instituted thereof.”
The municipality stresses that the Uvongo river and lagoon should remain off limits until the contamination is pronounced clear.
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