LWSC concerned with waste disposal by restaurants

LWSC

The Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LSWC) has expressed concern at the high levels of fat being discharged into the sewerage system by restaurants and food outlets which are clogging the sewer network.

Company Marketing and Public Relations Manager Topsy Sikalinda says the company received a report of a blocked sewer in the central business district area near Kulima Tower bus station and immediately moved in to ratify the problem.

Mr. Sikalinda explains to QFM News that it was discovered that the fats and oils from food outlets and restaurants had accumulated thereby blocking the system.

He has advised the food outlets, restaurants and other business entities to ensure that they install fat traps and clean them regularly in order to avoid unnecessary blockages such as the one recently experienced.

Mr. Sikalinda states that according to the Water and Sanitation Act No. 28 of 1997, consumers are expected to only discharge into the sewerage system acceptable waste substances which do not include fats and solid wastes.

He counsels that the Water and Sanitation Act is very clear on the appropriate way to dispose off waste and the responsibility which is bestowed on end users of the sewerage system.