Sewage pollution blamed for fish die-off at the Milnerton Lagoon

The City of Cape Town has blamed rapid algae growth in the sewage-polluted estuary for the second fish die-off in the Milnerton lagoon this year. This is according to City spokesperson, Luthando Tyhalibongo, who said that while an exact cause still had to be confirmed, depleted oxygen levels caused by algae growth was the likely culprit. “Nutrient loading that has … Continue reading Sewage pollution blamed for fish die-off at the Milnerton Lagoon