Cape Town residents urged to report dumping, potholes & blocked drains! As winter rains continue to impact the Western Cape, the City of Cape Town’s urban mobility department is urging residents to report illegal dumping, which contributes to flooding in many communities.
This as heavy downpours have already left hundreds of homes damaged and roads waterlogged across the city.
Cape Town residents
The department said that items like mattresses and tyres were being dumped into stormwater drains, blocking the flow of water and increasing the risk of flooding.
MMC for urban mobility, Rob Quintas, said that areas such as Newlands were especially vulnerable.
“Another growing problem is the dumping of grey water from bathing, dishes, clothes, and taxi washing, which is contaminated with detergents. These chemicals damage road services and speed up pothole formation. Our teams are doing their best, but we need your help. Report blocked drains, dumping, or potholes.”
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