The City closed Zeekoevlei to the public on 7 June 2021 as a precautionary measure following water quality concerns.

Over the past months, the City has undertaken continuous water quality testing at various points within the Zeekoevlei waterbody to track the levels and impact of pollution that entered the vlei.

During this time, the test results showed persistent high levels of faecal coliforms (Escherichia coli) within the waterbody, which indicated an elevated risk to human health. Thus, the Zeekoevlei remained closed and the public was advised to avoid all contact with the water until the levels were within national recreational water use guidelines.

The City can confirm that the last two sets of samples show that the E. coli count is generally within the guidelines for intermediate recreational contact at various points within the Zeekoevlei.

The City will keep on monitoring the water quality at Zeekoevlei and keep residents informed.

We want to thank the public for their ongoing support, patience and cooperation during the closure.

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