Among
other environmental issues, some of the most concerning issues within the
settlement include irregular garbage collection, a lack of proper sanitation,
insufficient supply of fresh water, grey water pollution, felling of trees for
firewood and land space, extensive rubbish, rodents, lack of electricity and
intensified pollution. (Froestad, 2006)
According
to Hout Bays municipal Environmental Health Department, at least 51% of the
Imizamo Yethu residents are living in a high-risk health category. On average, this township generates 8617
tones of human waste per week, of which a minor amount is collected and dealt
with. (Froestad, 2006)
Reference: Maderdonner, O. (2011). Growing up in a township. Available: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/74621/view/. Last accessed 20/04/2012.
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