Public Health Warning: Disa River mouth polluted and dangerous
By Khanyisa Tabata
15 December 2009
Recent reports from the Health Directorate have declared the Disa River mouth and lagoon water unsafe.
The City strongly urges the public not to go near this swimming spot on Hout Bay beach as the water has a high E.
Acting Executive Director: City Health Dr. Paul Nkurunziza says: "In order to secure public health, residents and visitors are urged to refrain from using the water body for any form of recreation."
City Health has erected signs around the area bearing this warning. Adverts will be placed in local newspapers.
Notices are set to be distributed to public venues such as the local library, clinics, schools, shopping malls, hotels and guest houses.
“There have been two isolated incidents where a Hout Bay resident and an animal have become ill from swimming in the water,” said Dr. Paul Nkurunziza.
15 December 2009
Recent reports from the Health Directorate have declared the Disa River mouth and lagoon water unsafe.
The City strongly urges the public not to go near this swimming spot on Hout Bay beach as the water has a high E.
Acting Executive Director: City Health Dr. Paul Nkurunziza says: "In order to secure public health, residents and visitors are urged to refrain from using the water body for any form of recreation."
City Health has erected signs around the area bearing this warning. Adverts will be placed in local newspapers.
Notices are set to be distributed to public venues such as the local library, clinics, schools, shopping malls, hotels and guest houses.
“There have been two isolated incidents where a Hout Bay resident and an animal have become ill from swimming in the water,” said Dr. Paul Nkurunziza.
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