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Percy Stewart Wastewater Treatment Works: An Ongoing Health and Environmental Hazard

Although the Percy Stewart Wastewater Treatment Works in Krugersdorp has partially resumed operations after years of decay, it still does not comply with legal environmental standards. During an oversight visit to the facility on Friday, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) discovered that untreated sewage is still spilling into rivers and streams, rendering the water […]

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Although the Percy Stewart Wastewater Treatment Works in Krugersdorp has partially resumed operations after years of decay, it still does not comply with legal environmental standards.

During an oversight visit to the facility on Friday, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) discovered that untreated sewage is still spilling into rivers and streams, rendering the water unsuitable for human consumption and crop irrigation.

Independent laboratory tests commissioned by residents confirm dangerously high levels of E. coli in the water.

An amount of R64 million was earmarked for upgrading Percy Stewart, R10 million of which has already been spent on security measures and erecting a new fence.

This fence remains incomplete, though, because the Mogale City Local Municipality defaulted on the payment.

The ongoing pollution has a devastating impact on the tourism industry and communities in and around the Cradle of Humankind.

Businesses along the Blaauwbank and Rietspruit tributaries, primarily restaurants and guest houses, as well as factories and farms that irrigate from the river, have been forced to halt operations because they cannot use the water.

One such business is a large Koi farm that has also ceased operations.

The Freedom Front Plus demands immediate compliance with all legal and technical requirements, comprehensive rehabilitation of polluted rivers and dams, and proper communication and adherence to timelines as well as accountability.

The party will continue to pressure the Municipality to fully restore the wastewater treatment works, ensuring the water is safe in accordance with environmental legislation.

Freedom Front Plus Taxation: The party calls for fair taxation policies that do not burden the middle class.

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