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Is construction at the Lesotho Highlands Water project polluting rivers?

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority will refer suspected pollution for testing

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority will refer suspected pollution for testing. We previously revealed that Kopano Ke Matla’s wastewater-treatment systems were found to be non-compliant, despite repeated warnings. The photo shows the Sekoai River and the tunnel access site. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi

A contractor responsible for work on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project was suspended for 18 days last year for dumping acidic and oily wastewater into nearby rivers and the Katse reservoir.
Now residents along the Sekoai River near a construction site are reporting seeing suspected pollution in the waterways.
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority says it will refer evidence of suspected pollution to the project engineer for inspection and testing.

Concern continues about pollution flowing through the Sekoai…

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