PUBLIC NOTICE: INSPECTION OF ILLEGAL STORMWATER CONNECTIONS INTO HOUSEHOLD DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
DENNEOORD, PANORAMA, LOERIE PARK AND BERGSIG

Illegal connections cause a significant amount of rainwater to enter the sewer system resulting in overflowing manholes and pumpstations. The overflow ultimately ends up in low-lying areas or rivers, and in turn places a considerable amount of strain on the Municipality’s operational requirements in order to maintain service delivery.

Illegal connection – An illegal connection is a connection that permits rainwater, stormwater or subsurface water to enter the sewer network system via the household drainage system. Illegal connections include connections of gutter downpipes, sump pumps and paved/hard surfaces directing rainwater into gullies, rodding eyes or manholes.

Water and Sanitation Services By-Laws section 60 (7) –  No rainwater or stormwater, and no effluent other than an effluent that has been approved by the Municipality, may be discharged into a drainage installation.

NOTICE of inspections at houses in area will commence from Tuesday,  31 OCTOBER 2023