The City announced the temporary closure of the main bathing area section at Fish Hoek Beach between the lifeguard station and Jager Walk from Monday, 2 January, until further notice.
This closure is due to a sewer overflow caused by a blocked sewer pipe that has now been cleared.
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Plastics and other materials were removed from the sewer pipe. The general public is reminded not to illegally dump their waste but rather to use the City’s recycling drop-off locations for recyclables or the available solid waste services.
Several city departments have been activated, and a jet truck has been dispatched to reduce the impact of the overflow.
City Health will test the water quality every day by taking water samples until the levels meet the minimum standards set by the National Water Quality Guidelines for recreational activities.
In the meantime, people have been warned to stay away from the water in the affected areas until further notice.
This is a precaution, as contact with the water could result in potential gastrointestinal issues, and any person who enters the water does so at their own risk.
A “Health Warning” sign has been erected to alert the public to the situation.
The City conveyed its appreciation for the public’s cooperation during this time and expressed its regrets for any inconvenience caused to beachgoers during this time.
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