Because of elevated E.coli levels, the eThekwini Municipality has advised the public to avoid recreational activities along the Umngeni and Umhlangane rivers. As a result, the Blue Lagoon beach is also closed until further notice. Routine water quality monitoring along the Umgeni River, according to the municipality, has revealed elevated E.coli levels. This is due to sewage overflow caused by vandalism at some of eThekwini’s sewage pump stations. “Repairs have been made on two pump stations and are now operating. However, the Johanna Road pump station feeding Umhlangane river which joins Umge…