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Cape Town's 'Red Flag' beaches: Health risks for swimmers are caused by failing pump stations, sewage spilling into the sea and pollution.

The city said pollution of the river, which runs into Milnerton Lagoon, resulted in low oxygen levels and the production of hydrogen sulphide, which often caused a stench in the surrounding areas.

The City of Cape Town started a six-month trial of aerating the Diep River to address pollution of the river and Milnerton Lagoon.

Yet the results as of 8 November – the latest water quality data available on the city’s water quality dashboard – show concerning water quality data at some of these beaches and tidal pools.

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The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has scheduled an essential 8-hour maintenance work in specific areas from Monday.

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The Water and Sanitation Directorate in Cape Town will be doing planned maintenance in certain areas which will result in supply disruptions.