Plot 84 in Leeuwpoort under sewage siege
Their problems stems from the fact that sewage flowing from Pine Ridge has flown in the nearby stream flowing through the farm on one part of the plot.
The Louw family which has resided on Plot 84 in Leeuwpoort have not experienced peace for quite some time now.
Three generations who have grown up on the plot had peace, but after sewage flows from Pine Ridge it was the start of their problems.
Their problems stems from the fact that sewage flowing from Pine Ridge has flown in the nearby stream flowing through the farm on one part of the plot.
Recently they have experienced the same problem with sewage flowing from Siyanqoba in another part of the farm in a stream as well.
This has not only affected underground water on the farm which the family used to source their water for drinking and other domestic use, but the vegetation as well.
“This has affected our lives and they are elderly people living in the farm. We have to close the underground water and now we had to buy Jojo tanks to fill up water for use. Another concern is that we see that Siyanqoba is developing, but we do not see any sewerage farm,” said a family member.
The family said they have complained several times to the municipality but they have been posted from pillar to post.
The family is concerned because the sewage flows has also affected vegetation in the area as well as streaming into the river which their stock drink from.
A questionnaire was sent to Emalahleni Local Municipality for their response but nothing was received.
