Strand has been named at the top of the list of hotspots where sewer blockages are being reported.
The list was compiled by the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate.
In one busy week alone, from Monday 3 to Sunday 9 June, maintenance teams responded to a total of 84 sewer blockages in Strand as part of a total of 2 799 sewer blockages reported throughout the city that week, almost 400 blockages a day.
“So far, more than half (55%) have already been cleared. Teams will resolve the remaining service requests in the shortest time possible, as some take longer to clear due to factors such as the severity of the blockage.”
In the past week, the top 10 hotspot areas where the highest number of sewer blockages occurred showed that Strand was in top spot followed by Gugulethu and Phillipi.
“We need to work together to protect the sewer system, which we all make use of, as it is an interconnected network. Winter typically brings an increase in blockages and sewer overflows, due to higher volumes of rainwater and ongoing challenges with foreign objects flushed down the system,” said Mayoral Committee member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien.
- For tips on preventing sewer blockages, or how to report service disruptions or faults, visit www.capetown.gov.za/blocked-sewers
