💨 Abstract

The City of Cape Town has temporarily closed the Zandvlei estuary due to high E. coli levels, posing health risks to the public. The contamination, sourced from the Sand River Canal, exceeds safety thresholds, halting all recreational water activities. Environmental advocates stress the need for improved catchment management and enforcement. The estuary's condition impacts local tourism and raises health concerns for beachgoers and surfers. Officials and advocates are working towards restoring the estuary's ecological health.

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley