The Hartbeespoort Dam has been hit by a sewage spill that originates from the Jukskei River in Gauteng.
Residents from Hartbeespoort and surrounding areas began complaining several weeks ago about a foul smell and the discolouration of the water.
After inspection, it was found that there was a massive sewage spill originating from the Leeuwkop Prison and the Northern Waterworks.
The sewages spills feed into the Jukskei River, which flows into the Crocodile River and into the Hartbeespoort Dam.
Chairman for the Hartbeespoort Tourism Association, Ian Dunn, says the spill has had a massive effect on the area.
