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E.coli spike shuts down recreational activities in Rietvlei’s vulnerable zone.
HIGH E-COLI LEVELS DETECTED IN A VULNERABLE SECTION OF THE WATERBODY
Rietvlei partially closed KAILIN DANIELS
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he City of Cape Town has temporarily closed a portion of the Rietvlei waterbody as a precautionary measure after recent water-quality tests revealed elevated E.coli levels. The closure, which came into effect last week, affects all recreational water sports – including boating, rowing, and windsurfing – in the section adjacent to the Bayside Canal inlet. “The City conducts continuous water-quality monitoring at
“It’s incredibly frustrating that we’re facing yet another closure due to pollution.” - Lisa Müller multiple points within Rietvlei,” said Eddie Andrews, Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for Spatial Planning and the Environment. “Unfortunately, consecutive E.coli readings taken near the Bayside Canal have exceeded the threshold of 4 000 CFU/100 ml for intermediate contact, prompting us to take immediate action to protect public health.”
Investigations into the sources of pollution are ongoing. However, compromised inflows from the Bayside Canal have been identified as a contributing factor to the current water quality concerns. The City has committed to intensifying water-quality monitoring efforts in the coming weeks to track improvements and ensure the situation is addressed
comprehensively. “The affected section of Rietvlei will remain closed until the E.coli counts return to acceptable levels across the tested points,” Andrews confirmed. “We understand the frustration of the public and water sports enthusiasts, but public health and safety remain our top priority.” While the waterbody remains partially closed, the rest of Rietvlei, including the terrestrial areas within the Table Bay Nature Reserve, will remain open to the public.
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