Claims of sewage spill behind hospital denied
"It was established that it was a municipal pipe carrying [clean] water, and our team alerted the municipality to the leak."
A water pipe that burst behind Netcare Pinehaven hospital caused quite a stir during the weekend, as residents believed that the water seeping through the soil was sewage.
Residents of the area reported flooding of the sidewalk on Sunday, 10 June.
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Many reported it was sewage water, and for fear of a health risk or contamination of the hospital, widespread concern was raised.
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However, Marietha van Vuuren, Netcare Pinehaven Hospital manager, released a statement soon after the leak was reported.
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“The leaking pipe was noticed on Sunday morning and our technical team went out to inspect it. It was established that it was a municipal pipe carrying [clean] water, and our team alerted the municipality to the leak,” said Van Vuuren.
“We are most grateful for the municipality’s prompt response, and can confirm that a team arrived to fix the leak on Sunday afternoon.”
She confirmed that there was no health risk whatsoever.
The water which flooded the sidewalk has since receded.
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