Date: 2022-05-20 12:30:21
Beaches remain closed following high levels of e-coli
ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10 MAY 2022
BEACHES REMAIN CLOSED FOLLOWING HIGH LEVELS OF E-COLI
EThekwini Municipality wishes to remind the public that all beaches, remain closed, until further notice.
This decision, is informed by high levels of E-Coli in the water as a result of floods.
All water activities are prohibited. Beach goers, are urged to heed this warning unwaveringly, because disregarding it, could result to outbreaks of waterborne diseases, that may be fatal.
Residents can still enjoy other activities along the beach, that do not need any contact with sea water.
Teams are hard at work fixing water and sanitation infrastructure, that was damaged by heavy rains. EThekwini is pleased to announce that huge progress, is being made daily in this regard.
Water tests, are carried out daily and the public will be apprised, once E-COLI levels, decrease to acceptable standards.
The city apologises for the inconvenience.
ENDS
Issued by the eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit.
