The City of Cape Town’s Health Department issued an advisory on Wednesday (July 18), regarding a sewage spill at Clifton 1st Beach, which lies in the vicinity of 40 Victoria Road.
The spill emanated from a sewer blockage at a nearby property. The City’s teams are hoping to repair the blockage as soon as they are able to gain access to the property.
Members of the public are cautioned to avoid contact with the water until further notice.
Any form of full-contact recreational activity such as swimming, diving, water-skiing, surfing, paddle skiing and wind surfing may increase the risk of gastrointestinal problems, as well as skin, eye, ear and respiratory irritations.
“Any person who uses the sea in this area therefore does so at their own risk,” read a statement issued by the City of Cape Town.
City Health will erect signage to warn the public about the situation as well as inform the public once the spill has been resolved and this area of the beach is safe again.
