Community warned against disposing alien objects in sewers
Alien objects, including condoms, sanitary towels and diapers clog the system.
The eThekwini Municipality is appealing to the community to refrain from the growing tendency of disposing of alien objects in the sewer system.
Alien objects, including condoms, sanitary towels and diapers result in the system clogging.
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EThekwini Municipality spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela said, “We are appealing to the members of the public to refrain from this unlawful conduct. Failure to do so will result in our system having relentless sewer spillages.”
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The municipality has since embarked on an aggressive communication education campaign to educate the public on the dangers of throwing foreign objects into the system.
“Our intention is to inculcate a culture of being responsible and understanding that it is the responsibility of both the City and the public to help our sewer system to operate without any impediment,” added Mayisela.
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