Hout Bay Beach reopened after temporary closure due to sewage spill

The City of Cape Town has re-opened Hout Bay Beach after water quality testing indicated E.coli levels were within the minimum requirement for recreational activities as determined by national guidelines.

The city said the temporary closure was a precautionary measure.

An investigation by the city found blocked sewer reticulation pipes, and a bulk stormwater pipe which also had illegal sewer connections.

The blockages were caused by foreign objects such as carpets, tin, and animal carcasses.

The city attributed the sewage overflow to faulty sewer pumps due to ongoing load shedding.

Several Cape Town beaches have closed in recent weeks due to sewage spills and pollution.

-EWN

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Valentino released some audio recordings of her and Enhle where she confronted her on their decision to ‘continue.’ Enhle then revealed in the recording that she did her research on polygamy. Somizi Mhlongo has weighed in on the drama. Without mentioning any names, he defended side chicks saying wives should focus on reprimanding their husbands. Learn More