adminMutsawashe Mashandure
Herald Correspondent
Chitungwiza Municipality is making significant strides in improving its sewage system, with the ongoing project to lay a 200 km sewer trunk line now reaching 608 metres.
Addressing journalists during the Chitungwiza sewer rehabilitation project tour, acting town clerk Mr Japson Nemuseso said the project aims to replace outdated and blocked pipes.
“The existing pipeline was filled with mud, so we began by removing the old pipes that were obstructed. Poor drainage resulted in the pipes inability to transport sewage to the treatment plant, leading to sewage overflow that adversely affected residents and contributed to the spread of diseases such as typhoid and cholera,” he said.
Mr Nemuseso said the goal is to dispel the misconceptions surrounding Chitungwiza’s sewage issues.
“We have discovered that some of the pipes are well fixed so we are using desilting methods. We believe that as we complete the project, the new pipes will help convey water effectively. Our hope is to change the perception that Chitungwiza is known for sewage problems,” he said.
Mr Nemuseso urged residents to stop using sand when washing dishes because it blocks the pipes. Chitungwiza Mayor Rosaria Mangoma encouraged residents to discontinue the use of the bucket system as the municipality works towards a cleaner and healthier environment. A resident Ms Lydia Musoni applauded the sewage pipe replacement.
“We are grateful for the work the council has been doing here in Chitungwiza. As a resident, I can say we have been struggling with bursting and blocked sewage for the past years, but now they have addressed the issue ,” she said.
Mrs Shylyn Chagweda said Chitungwiza Municipality should urgently address water supply challenges in the city.
“We are tired of them not fulfilling their duty to provide us with water. It is our desire to fetch water from the tap. I cannot buy water; all services should be available to us, especially water. This is why our area is smelling of sewage
“If we had water we would not be facing this problem. I urge them to ensure we receive adequate water. If they continue to neglect this, even fixing the sewer system won’t resolve this.”
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