Cape Town says illegal gutter connections can lead to sewer overflows [SOUND]

# The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to help reduce sewer overflows in their neighbourhoods by checking that rainwater gutters are correctly connected to stormwater drains and not the sewer system. During heavy rainfall, water ingress from gutters that are incorrectly connected can overwhelm the sewer network, leading to sewage overflows into streets, waterways and homes. Mayoral committee member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien says this places strain on critical infrastructure: