Chinhoyi people want the town leaders to fix sewage leaks flowing into their main river. They worry the waste creates serious health dangers for residents and harms the environment. Raw sewage carries harmful germs that cause diseases like cholera and hepatitis A, according to Clever Mandebvu from the Brundish area. He points out that children, older adults, and people with weak immune systems face the highest risk when they touch contaminated water. Sewage can also leak into underground water supplies that people drink.
Isabel Mapfumo from Cold Stream says dirty rivers stop activities like swimming and fishing, which hurts local businesses that depend on visitors. She believes proper sewage treatment must happen to protect public health and the local economy. The pollution affects everyone but hits the poorest areas hardest, explains Tendai Musonza, who leads the Chinhoyi Combined Residents Association. These neighborhoods often lack the money to solve such problems themselves. Musonza adds that river pollution can last many years after it starts.
Town engineer Simon Marara admits sewer blockages happen often and sometimes overwhelm the local government. He says workers fix problems when reported but some pipes need complete replacement. The town plans to upgrade these systems after the rainy season ends. Residents continue pushing for faster action as health concerns grow. They fear waiting longer might lead to disease outbreaks among vulnerable groups. The community wants immediate steps to protect their water and living conditions.
Isabel Mapfumo from Cold Stream says dirty rivers stop activities like swimming and fishing, which hurts local businesses that depend on visitors. She believes proper sewage treatment must happen to protect public health and the local economy. The pollution affects everyone but hits the poorest areas hardest, explains Tendai Musonza, who leads the Chinhoyi Combined Residents Association. These neighborhoods often lack the money to solve such problems themselves. Musonza adds that river pollution can last many years after it starts.
Town engineer Simon Marara admits sewer blockages happen often and sometimes overwhelm the local government. He says workers fix problems when reported but some pipes need complete replacement. The town plans to upgrade these systems after the rainy season ends. Residents continue pushing for faster action as health concerns grow. They fear waiting longer might lead to disease outbreaks among vulnerable groups. The community wants immediate steps to protect their water and living conditions.
