30% of Harare sewage is flowing into Lake Chivero. The water source for Harare. Power outages are affecting the water treatment plants resulting in raw sewage flowing into Lake Chivero. When waiting for power to be restored, sewage does not stop flowing. Sewage contains pathogens that can cause cancer, disease and damage the liver.
Sytems such as the counter top water filter, Under sink Water purification system or water tablets can address the situation.
Dangers
1. Drinking food
2. Bathing
3. Eating from public restaurants
4. Eating fish
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Key events for today
Zimbabwe is celebrating National Unity Day
TOPICS
1. The Standard newspaper calls Chiwenga ” Chiwenge”
2. Mnangagwa 2030 fight with Chiwenga rages on
3. ZIDA CEO Tafadzwa Chinamo urges government to stabilise the economy, inflation and exchange rates. Changes to the environment should be done gradually as abrupt shifts can disrupt the economy.
4. Siqokoqela Mphoko said he was not informed of his father s death by the family
5. Mhlupheki Ngwenya is the longest serving prisoner at Khami prison. he killed his five year old son on 1 July 1999 during a fight with his wife and was sentenced to death. His death sentence was reduced to life imprisonment in 2017
Conclusion
1. Harare is declining as a world class city
2. A state of emergency must be declared on the Harare ecological disaster