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Raw
sewer floods homes and streets in Mabvuku
Combined Harare
Residents Association (CHRA)
August 15, 2008
Raw sewer is
flooding homes and streets following the reconnection of water supplies
to certain areas in Mabvuku. Most sewer pipes in Harare, particularly
in Mabvuku are old and severely damaged. Harare sewer reticulation
system has continuously deteriorated since the ZINWA take over.
The residents of Harare and civil society have repeatedly protested
against this take over, but the 'Government' maintains
that there will never be any revision of the ZINWA takeover decision.
The sight of road surfaces covered with raw sewage, and little children
playing in flowing raw sewer is now a common feature in Mabvuku
and other High density suburbs of Harare. On numerous occasions,
residents are forced to fix burst sewer pipes on their own as ZINWA
fails to attend to their 'cries for help.' It is sad
that the residents are carrying out these tasks without any protective
clothing, something that further exposes them to various diseases.
Of late, ZINWA employees have been going on strike as they protest
against low wages as well as poor working conditions.
CHRA maintains that the residents have a right to live in a clean
environment. The collapse of the sewer reticulation system is a
serious health hazard for the innocent residents. By failing to
discharge its duties effectively, ZINWA is in serious violation
of the residents' right to a clean physical environment. Meanwhile
the water crisis continues in some parts that include Hatfield,
Masasa Park, Tafara, Waterfalls, Glen Lorne, Avondale and Highlands.
CHRA maintains that, by deciding to transfer water and sewer management
from the city council to ZINWA, the current regime remains responsible
for the suffering of the residents at the incapable hands of ZINWA.
Visit the CHRA
fact
sheet
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