Save Benoni Lakes and Dams from ongoing Sewage Leaks!
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#1
I enjoy natureErnie Theron (Alberton, 2020-09-02)
#3
I'm originally from Benoni and find this unacceptable.Xavier Mahony (Port Edward, 2020-09-02)
#5
I am a resident and demand that the authority resolve the problem immediately.Warwick Lewarne (Bathurst, 2020-09-03)
#6
I use Homestead dam and enjoy bird life that will be threatened by continued sewage ingressSteven Lea (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#7
This is a problem for Scout water activitiesHennie Hammen (Germiston, 2020-09-03)
#10
We need a permanent solution to stop sewerage from flowing into our waterways and Homestead dam from Boksburg side and within Farramere!Geoff Londt (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#14
I live in this areaChristian De Jager (Ekhuruleni, 2020-09-03)
#15
I am very concerned that this sewerage leak(s) is polluting Homestead Dam, the Blesbok spruit and the Vaal river. This pollution is poisoning the very water that RWB pump out of the Vaal Barrage and supply to us as drinking water.Robert Forbes (Farrarmere, 2020-09-03)
#16
Council must maintian existing and improve waste water infrastructure that cannot cope with the urban growth. Failure to do so will come at the cost of growth in the area, damage to the environment and unnecessary cost in damage control.Peter Hamilton (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#17
Cannot let sewage into the dams, unhealthy for all and killing the birdsKarin Whitburn (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#18
This is totally unacceptable and a health risk. We pay huge rates and taxes in these affected areas. What is Council doing with our funds. Perhaps it is time fir a rated boycott 😡!Robyn Cousins (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#19
This is unacceptable and needs to be sorted out urgentlyMarnie Fourie (Farrarmere Ext 21 Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#21
Water is a scarce resource and the Ekurhuleni Metro has shown over the years that they do not care about our water resources as leaks and pollution is not act upon in a speedily manner.Melanie Swart (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#22
I am a resident of Farrarmere and this is honestly disgusting. I hope that the resident of Ekurhuleni & Benoni stand together and refuse to pay tax if the council cannot ensure us that these issues can be resolved as this jeopardizes our health and safety and the values of our properties.Travis Mason (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#26
The sewage is a huge health hazard and detrimental to well being of all people near to the water. Especially the people who use the water for recreational purposes.Ray Lloyd (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#33
The ongoing lack of maintenance and fixing of known problems in the municipality is unacceptable. Should the person's or department not be competent, kindly instate those who can do their job effectively.Lauren Vial (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#34
Extremely concerned about our environment and the safety of users at Homestead Dam.Marj Bayliss-Lane (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#36
The sewerage spill is already affecting the safety of the waters in Benoni, if left untreated the problem only gets worse. It already poses a serious health risk to citizens in Benoni, which will overburden the health system. It will also lead to the contamination & infection of waters that supply Gauteng citizens with water which will result in the crippling of the health system. Problems like these cannot be ignored, especially at this time when we are already facing a global epidemic!Claire Marais (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#43
Health and safety should be a priority.William Dearle (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#46
This is harmful to us as well as the bird and sea lifeDerek David (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#48
To resolve all future sewage spills within a short time frame and protect wetlandsMatthew Willis (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#50
The dam is dirty and not healthy for people to be partaking in activity close to the damEmilio Pinto (Springs, 2020-09-03)
#52
It is unacceptable that raw sewage is not managed properly by the municipality and that they allow it to contaminate our beautiful lakes and threaten the health of the rate payers of Benoni.Jenny Clough (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#55
It’s an ecological disasterDavid de Bod (Boksburg, 2020-09-03)
#59
THE SMELL AND STATE OF EVERY WATERWAY IS DISGUSTING. WE USED TO LOVE SPENDING TIME AT THE DAM AND AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS NOWWendy Clausen (Kempton park, 2020-09-03)
#65
I live near the dam and we make use of it regularly. We certainly cannot put up with sewage in our dam as it’s a serious health hazard!Janine Visser (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#68
We need to clean up Homestead Dam before its too latePierre Nye (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#72
I have family and friends and have a property in Farrarmere. Benoni has always been recognised for its lakes and biodiversity as a result.Teresa Flynn (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#73
Water quality is essential for our survival in this country! If we cannot look after our water quality and ecosystems in SA we are heading down a very dangerous survival path! Clean water systems are a basic human rightRobyn Brown (Benoni, 2020-09-03)
#75
Love the 4 Lakes Benoni have been tuning ERK Canoe club and races for past25 yearsGrant Morshead (Benoni, 2020-09-04)
#76
This beautiful dam is being polluted with the sewage that is spilling into itDawn Clark (Benoni, 2020-09-04)
#77
Raw sewage in public facilities should never be ignored and people in power should be made to acknlwledge and deal adequately with the problem. Besides, I use the dam for recreation and this is a health threat.Christopher John Wiseman (Benoni, 2020-09-04)
#79
I respect and honour nature. Many animals call these dams their home!!!P Visser (Benoni, 2020-09-04)
#81
We don't own our planet, we are just temporary visitorsОльга Комарова (Riyadh, 2020-09-04)
#85
Our water ways have becone a disgrace. This needs to stop.Bruce Rainbird (Benoni, 2020-09-04)
#92
Apart from being unsightly , causing a stench and is a health hazard, the water flows into Blesbokspruit which leads to Marievale Bird Sanctuary which is a RAMSAR site. Please let us show some pride in our beautiful countryGillian Preston (Benoni, 2020-09-04)
#93
Homestead dam is such a place of pleasure and recreation for families of Benoni.Anne Bandle (Benoni, 2020-09-04)
#95
Because it is criminalDavid O'Sullivan (Benoni, 2020-09-04)
#101
Something must be done, before it is too lateDarryl Hall (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#103
I care for this earth.Deborah Northing (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#104
I walk my dogs there everyday. My parents have lived just up the road from Homestead dam since 1993.Natalie Van Eeden (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#106
The situation is diabolical & unacceptable & presents, potentially, a huge health risk worse than Covid-19!Ray Jansen van Rensburg (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#109
The sewage leak that occurs every year when the rains come from the storm water drainage that runs from Mercury Str into the spruit and into Homestead Dam has been a constant problem for the last 15 YEARS- I report it every year and every year it will be put into the following years budget???? The lack of responsibility and accountability is astounding???Heather Rademaker (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#110
We need to keep our dams cleanRobert Krugess (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#115
Very unhappy about sewerage flowing into Homestead Dam where public gather for sports and relaxation!William Moore (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#119
health hazard to citizensMonique Van Staden (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#121
Our water ways are being davestated due to lack of maintenance and apathy by government for our environment. The eco system will be ruined due to the sewerage running into our dams. This needs to be addressed before the consequences of such an environmental disaster are irreversible.Tania Londt (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#122
I live in Alphen parkJenny Cook Smith (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#123
Our dams should not be polluted.Gareth Forte (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#124
I don’t want the environment to be pollutedGreg Stathacopoulos (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#126
The situation is detrimental to the health of people and fauna and flora. Benoni used to be known for it's beautiful lakes ,dams and parks but not any more.Ann Bain (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#127
I am signing because I think this is a travesty that the root cause of this problem is not being resolved. It is high time that a long term resolution is found, it cannot be dealt with by placing a band aid onto the wound.Deborah Ceaig (Benoni, 2020-09-05)
#128
Because I care about the environment and the health of the people using Homestead dam fie recreational sports.Lyn Lloyd (Benoni, 2020-09-06)
#129
The current ruling party are to engaged in robbing and stealing any money that are supposed to go towards fixing municipal problems, that everything is going down hill. At current rate we will have nothing but poisoned water, unusable land and rich fat officials.Johan Grabe (Boksburg, 2020-09-06)
#132
We urgently need to stop sewerage entering our waterway and lakes.The Scouts organisation holds youth camps on the banks of Homestead Lake on their property (Arrow Park) and apart from these children, one of the Benoni schools also uses the lake for their sports programme. As a long time resident we are also worried about our families and our community.
We congratulate our councillor for persisting with this matter. We hope it is resolved before it becomes a full blown crisis and a and all.
Malcolm Sainsbury (Benoni, 2020-09-06)
#135
You idiots need to stop playing games and be serious about South Africa.Andy Hussey (Benoni, 2020-09-06)
#138
Not acceptable, you have an obligation to ensure the envonment is protected.Pieter De VOS (Benoni, 2020-09-06)
#140
I live along the river and mercury street. We have had sewage running directly into the Homestead lake for the passed 15 years. It’s time to boycott the Benoni municipality. Their uselessness is shining through🤔Cornelis Rademaker (Benoni, 2020-09-06)
#144
Stop the sewerage running into Homestead damCharmaine Afonso (Benoni, 2020-09-07)
#145
This is an health issue as well as an environmental one & needs to be fixedClaire Bryans (Atlasville, 2020-09-07)
#149
I care about our natural resources. IT IS JUST WRONG TO HAVE SEWAGE RUNNING INTO DAMS. IT didn't happen before so why now???Bridget Maudsley (Benoni, 2020-09-07)
#150
Homestead Dam is a jewel in Benoni and we must look after itMaxine Alves (Benoni, 2020-09-07)
#152
I live in this area & we like to keep our environment clean & healthy for human & animal lives.Lynette Hickley (Benoni, 2020-09-07)
#153
The raw sewage flowing into our rivers is posing a serious health risk. It also causes growth of hyacinth polluting our dams. This leads to waste of tax payers money to clean the hyacinth.Steve Kersop (Benoni, 2020-09-07)
#157
I feel strongly about the health of our public bodies of water to be spared for the futureLuyken Van niekerk (Centurion, 2020-09-07)
#165
I’m signing because we use the water frontage for the sea scouts, and we do water activities and boating on homestead. The sewage inflow into homestead dam is a health hazard.Leon Clulee (Boksburg, 2020-09-08)
#167
i live in Northmead, Benoni, walk often near or at the lakes and would like to live where its clean, safe. Benoni is a filthy place to live, the municipality does minimal and allows the filth to perpetuate. It is a disgrace.Heather Allan (Benoni, 2020-09-08)
#170
This must be stopped, it unhygienic and disgustingLise Behenna (Benoni, 2020-09-09)
#171
Shocked that our infrastructure has not been maintained by these incompetent people at our Municipalities!Cindy Botes (Glen Marais Ext 22, 2020-09-09)
#172
Our city is worth more and we need clean recreational areas for our familiesVicky Downing (Benoni, 2020-09-09)
#173
Stop the water pollution please.Vusi Mathebula (Benoni, 2020-09-09)
#174
I'm signing because I willing to see a change in our community. If we can be able to stand all together and make this workDoctor Msiza (Johannesburg, 2020-09-09)
#175
We care about the environmentally sensitive ecosystem around the residential area where we stay, and also for the health of the residents and our kids.Daniel Nortje (Benoni, 2020-09-10)
#180
We need to urgently put a stop to the pollution coming into homestead dam.Mykaila Forte (Alphen Park Benoni, 2020-09-10)
#181
As a taxpayer,I expect the municipality to maintain healthy standards and protect the environmentAlan Walliser (Benoni, 2020-09-10)
#183
I want clean waterLouise Cohen (Benoni, 2020-09-10)
#184
Let sewage run off into the wetlands is absolutely unacceptable. This then runs off into the Benoni Lakes and is a health hazard as well as detrimental to the ecosystem.Jacqueline Venter (Johannesburg, 2020-09-10)
#185
If, as a resident I am obliged to pay tax, I find it reasonable to expect the relevant authorities to maintain an environment that is healthy especially in this era of health concerns.Beverley Walliser (Benoni, 2020-09-10)
#186
Preserve the quality of the DamGordon Cousins (Benoni, 2020-09-10)
#194
I believe this matter should be resolvedNatalie Waldeck (Benoni, 2020-09-10)
#197
Concerned about quality of water for sporting use and environmental.Caryne Lodge (Benoni, 2020-09-10)
#199
My kids spend a lot of time on rowing on Homestead Dam, having fun with their friends and just enjoying growing up around a beautiful natural resource. Lets try and protect our waters!Ana Moustakis (Benoni, 2020-09-10)