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Collected on 22 August 2026
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Wastewater treatment and pollution control
The municipality ensures effective treatment of wastewater and controls water pollution, including safe disposal of sewage and surveillance of surface and groundwater quality.
Ensuring monitoring of and effective wastewater treatment and water pollution control, including the collection treatment and safe disposal of sewage and other water borne waste and surveillance of the quality of surface water (including the sea) and ground water.
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://durban.gov.za/page/community-health
Food safety inspections and enforcement
The municipality conducts routine inspections of food handling premises and enforces food safety laws to protect consumers from unsafe food.
Routine inspections of food handling establishments (premises) and of foodstuffs covered by the relevant legislation.
Recall and condemnation of unsafe foodstuffs
The municipality implements procedures to recall or condemn food that is unfit or unwholesome for human consumption.
Implementing measures for the recall and/or condemnation and proper disposal of foodstuffs unfit, unwholesome for human consumption in accordance with applicable legislative procedures.
Water quality monitoring and surveillance
The municipality monitors water quality and availability for human consumption, recreation, and industrial use to ensure safety and accessibility.
Monitoring and surveillance of water quality and availability that is intended for human consumption, recreational and industrial use.
Food safety inspections and control
The municipality conducts routine inspections of food handling premises and enforces food safety laws to ensure food is safe, wholesome, and properly labelled.
Routine inspections of food handling establishments (premises) and of foodstuffs covered by the relevant legislation.
Access to primary health care
Residents can access primary health care services through the Community Health department, which aims to make healthcare easier to obtain across EThekwini.
Access to primary health care made easy.
Investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks
The municipality investigates incidents of foodborne infections and poisonings and implements corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Investigation of outbreaks/incidences of food borne diseases (infections and poisonings) and introduce appropriate preventative and remedial control measures.
