In Cape Town, heavy rainfall has caused a surge in dam levels but also led to significant sewer overflows due to excessive stormwater infiltration into pipelines. The city’s Water Pollution Control team is inspecting areas and partnering with external stakeholders to ensure compliance with water bylaws. Residents are encouraged to participate by reporting illegal stormwatertosewer connections and refraining from disposing of cooking oils or fats in the kitchen sink. The city is implementing proactive measures to mitigate the problem and create a more sustainable urban water management system.
