The prolonged sewer blockage in Mtendere B has finally been resolved by the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC) following an earlier report by MakanDay.
The blockage, which persisted for close to a month, had posed serious public health risks, with raw sewage overflowing into yards and onto roads. Residents say such incidents are recurring in the area due to poor drainage and sewer lines running beneath damaged community roads, which easily collapse during heavy rains.
One resident, Catherine Mainza, welcomed the intervention but expressed concern that the problem could return as the rainy season intensifies, noting that sand is often washed into sewer manholes because of the lack of proper drainage.
While residents have thanked Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company for addressing the issue, they have urged the utility to respond more swiftly to future emergencies to prevent similar health risks.
This development follows MakanDay’s earlier report highlighting the sewage overflow in Mtendere B, which drew public attention and calls for urgent action. For now, the community says it is relieved.
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