"This crisis is more than environmental - it's personal."

He added that another resident, Michaela Gabriel, fares no better, as she is battling respiratory issues, vomiting, coughing, red eyes, headaches, and constant exhaustion.

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Mr Bodin said these are not isolated cases, as residents within a 1.5km radius of Milnerton Lagoon are suffering, their health stolen by toxic hydrogen sulfide and ammonia seeping from a lagoon drowning in sewage. He said the City's photo opportunity at the unveiling of an air quality station reeks of disrespect towards residents and should be cancelled immediately.

“The data is horrifying. E coli levels at Wooden Bridge hit 1.3 million, CFU out of 100ml, which is 1 300 times over the safe limit. Sewage from the Potsdam WWTW, and Koeberg Pump Station continues to pour into the lagoon, yet the City’s response is to delay. The extensions granted on Directives till 2027 and 2028 for critical upgrades, mock the pain of the Milnerton community. Where are the health warning signs promised to protect them? Where are the air quality test results pledged at public meetings? The 2023 remediation plan consists of failed aeration trials and dredging discussions, which are going nowhere. This plan has done little while raw sewage continues to flow,” added Mr Bodin He said this crisis is more than environmental - it’s personal.