The City of Cape Town’s Health Department advises the public that Seaforth and Waters Edge Beaches remain closed for recreation.

Repeat water sampling as per standard protocol is ongoing and the beaches will be reopened only once testing confirms bacterial counts have returned to safe levels. Water quality results for Thursday’s samples, taken during the spill, showed very high bacterial levels. The City will advise as soon as the beaches are open again to the public.

The public is reminded that results from each water sample take at least 48 hours.

The sewage spill that caused the closure was due to a break in the rising main pipeline in the vicinity of the parking area on Thursday 4 November 2021.

The pipe was fully repaired the same day, the area was cleaned, and bio-enzymes were also applied.

Furthermore, the road surface has been levelled until resurfacing can be completed. The reason for the break is still under investigation.

The public is advised to avoid contact with the water as a precaution.

Signage has been erected in the area at both beaches, advising the public of the situation.

Any person who enters the water does so at their own risk.

Source: City Of Cape Town