Environment Protection Agency EPA confirms a sewage pipe leak near Rasfannu Beach of the Capital Male.
Speaking to 'The Press' an Official from EPA said that the pipe was leaking sewage waste into the sea area nearby and have notified Maldives Water and Sewerage Company MWCS of the leak. The Offical also said that MWSC had immediately started working on fixing the leak.
The official further said that EPA would closely monitor the site. EPA also urged the public not to go into the water in that area.
Sources have confirmed that the pipe had been leaking for days and that people had been seen enjoying a swim in the wasters even yesterday.
Rasfannu and the surrounding waters are popular swimming areas for the general public although such activities have been halted due to the lockdown implemented in Male' Area following the massive spread of Covid-19.
But as the government eased lockdown measures earlier this week, more people are expected to use Rasfannu and surrounding waters.
