Water quality tests conducted by the municipality on 12th August show that the water quality is still good, despite the recent sewage spill.
The maximum text standard for the E-coli count is 500, and the on uMhlanga Beach on the north side of the uMhlanga river showed a count of 10, with samples taken at Bronze Beach showing a count of 30. The UIP and municipality will continue to monitor the water quality and if there is any concern of pollution the municipality will close the beaches.