Improper disposal of nappies causes sewage overflows – Ward 66 councillor
Residents welcome the replacement for the sewerage infrastructure of Airlie Road in Brighton Beach and Sloane and Quikspar roads on Crossways.
A STERN warning has been sent to the residents on The Bluff to refrain from improper disposal of nappies as this contributes to sewage overflows and blockages.
Ward 66 councillor Zoë Solomon warned the members of the public to refrain from disposing of nappies in the drain system as this has contributed to sewer blockages.
In response to blockages that have been happening in the suburb, a much-needed replacement for the sewerage infrastructure of Airlie Road in Brighton Beach and Sloane and Quikspar roads on Crossways is finally taking place.
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Residents in the area have been up in arms with the eThekwini Municipality over raw sewage flow that keeps on bubbling out of manholes.
Solomon said the sewage overflow is an ongoing problem across the suburb, from pump houses to drains and burst pipes.
“The pump stations on the northern side of Marine Drive, starting from Sloane and Airlie roads, are the main cause of concern since overflow is constant,” she said.
According to Solomon, the sewer blockages are caused by a lack of maintenance of the pumps and infrastructures. “Both systems are collapsing.”
“The municipality is only now fixing all these problems after money was allocated. So far, progress has been made in determining the underlying issues that affect the area. The health implications of raw sewage lying dormant is enough to demand urgent replacement of the ageing and broken infrastructure. The community is finally receiving the services they pay for,” she said.
She called on members of the public to play their part in ensuring that the sewerage pipelines are not blocked.
“We cannot allow the disposal of items into the sewerage systems, further exacerbating the problem. We will continue to update as progress is made and ensure the constant work continues, which goes into ensuring that ratepayers and residents get the services they pay for.
“Wherever possible, education of proper disposal of household waste materials must be upheld,” said Solomon.
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