Sewage forces families to bathe in the open

Source:Sewage forces families to bathe in the open– herald OVER 50 families in Glen View 3, Harare, have endured six weeks of raw sewage flowing into their homes, forcing residents to bathe at night in the open and some to use makeshift basins inside their houses, amid growing frustration with council inaction. A recent visit to the area by The Herald yesterday revealed the overwhelming stench of human waste engulfing Glen View 3, particularly 53 Crescent, where burst pipes and blocked drains have turned homes into mini-sewers, leaving residents with no choice but to seek ablution facilities in neighbouringstreets. In addition, bathroom drains have been sealed with mutton cloths and pressed with bricks to prevent sewage leaks.

Residents reported that the crisis has persisted for over a month despite repeated appeals to the Harare City Council. An elderly woman, Mrs Leocadia Mudzingwa, who lives on 53 Crescent, expressed her frustration: “At first, we sent people to see the district officer in Glen View. “The district officer called us, suggesting we were planning a demonstration, which they quickly dismissed, saying they had come to address a health issue.

“They came, opened a tank they claimed was the problem, and left it open, worsening the situation. They later returned to close the tank, and since that day, they have never come back.”