Friday, 25 August 2023
uMngeni-uThukela Water would like to caution beachgoers and fishermen against using the Alkaanstrand Beach due to a damaged pipeline which has led to some wastewater spilling into the sea.
The damaged pipeline safely expels treated industrial water into the depths of sea in an environmentally sensitive manner.
While we have already dispatched a crew of technical experts on site to determine the cause of the leak and commence with fixing it, as a precautionary measure, we urge the public to avoid using the Alkaanstrand Beach for recreational activities such as fishing and swimming.
The incident has also been brought to the attention of the relevant authorities and we are working closely with the Department of Environmental Affairs, Forestries and Fisheries,
UMngeni-UThukela has begun a process of sampling water from the Alkaanstrand Beach. The provision of a safe and reliable service to all our customers and the public remains our top priority.
We endeavour to keep the public and all our stakeholders updated on repair work on the damaged pipeline.
Issued by Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit, Office of the Chief Executive uMngeni-uThukela Water
