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And the Sewage Came Down in Torrents

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Hi Folks,

Once again I have to report that the same sewer, in the Baakens Valley, that I have reported before, is once again overflowing.

On an outing on Saturday, before the heavy rain shower, we came upon the gushing excrement.

After the 18 May incident and the massive overflow in June, I was assured that it would be taken care of.

Contrary to various promises and reports, nothing has been done to solve this problem.

This is simply not acceptable.

Many people are paid a good deal of money to see to the efficient running of our metro and all of its systems.

This money is our money, collected in the form of taxes and  entrusted to these elected officials to administer for the good of all Tax payers.

If only they would do their jobs!

I have once again copied everybody that I can think of to try to assist with this  problem,  I await feedback…

Regards

Steff Schenk

Baakens Sewage
ermm I don't think that standing on the manhole will stop that deluge, Steff
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  2. The municipality have apparently effectively side stepped the issue, by saying that the capacity of the pipe is sufficient to carry the sewerage, but the problem lies with the home oners who illegally connect their gutters to the drains. If that is a problem, they know which areas this pipe serves and they should have conducted an education and inspection programme in the area long time ago. Setting up a complaint hotline and just talking about the problem is not going to help. This is a major health hazard and needs to be addressed urgently.