eThekwini Sewer Crisis: Tripled Faults, Wild Flows, and AI Solutions
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Sewer faults in eThekwini Municipality surged to 2368 in January 2026, threatening the local environment due to unaddressed issues like blockages and overflows. The city has now freed up funds to tackle the backlog. Wastewater flows to treatment plants fluctuated between 60% and 84% over six months, with three plants showing zero percent compliance under the Green Drop program. Councillors raised concerns about sharp drops in sewage reaching plants and unaccounted wastewater. The municipality plans a five-to-ten-year push to replace old pipes, test rivers for E. coli bacteria, and roll out AI software to spot water leaks. Informal settlements and expanded low-income housing add extra strain, requiring team efforts across departments.
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