In light of the public and health concerns over the flow of raw sewage from pump stations into the Durban harbour, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) confirmed that they are aware of the current sewage leak which was first discovered on Thursday, 18 April. The leak was discovered when the municipality reported the failure of one of their pumps at the Mahatma Gandhi Pump station.
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“Repairs have not yet taken place and this was exacerbated by the recent municipal strike action. The Port of Durban is unfortunately on the receiving end of the large volume of litter, effluent and sewage that is discharged via the storm-water reticulation system from a catchment area of over 200km2 in size. TNPA has suspended diving operations and underwater maintenance within the high-risk areas until further notice,” Ayanda Somagaca, Corporate Affairs Manager of the Port of Durban.
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