# The City of Cape Town has recorded over one-thousand sewer blockages in coastal suburbs like Camps Bay and Sea Point since July 2023, primarily caused by flushed wet wipes. In 2024/2025 alone, 487 incidents have already been reported. Officials urge residents to only flush human waste and toilet paper, as items like wet wipes, nappies, and sanitary towels do not break down and damage infrastructure. The metro is calling for community cooperation to prevent overflows.
Cape Town records over 1,000 sewer blockages in coastal suburbs