Pretoria's Rietvlei Dam Choked by Pollution
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Pretorias Rietvlei Dam, a crucial water source, is under threat due to South Africas failing wastewater systems. Raw sewage from the Hartebeestfontein treatment plant has contaminated the dam, making it unusable for purification and supply. DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink has highlighted the issue, noting that the city has lost access to this vital resource since last year. The contamination has broader impacts, disrupting water security for hundreds of thousands. City leaders have announced a rehabilitation program, but experts warn that without steady funding and oversight, more rivers and dams face the same fate, pushing municipalities toward urgent, long-term reforms.
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