Lagos seals 14 properties for discharging untreated sewage into public drains

The Lagos State Government has sealed 14 properties in various neighborhoods across the state for discharging untreated sewage into public drains and violating wastewater management regulations. The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) conducted the operations as part of intensified monitoring and compliance activities following public complaints and routine investigations.

The General Manager of LSWMO, Adefemi Afolabi, stated that the affected properties were found to be discharging untreated sewage from septic tanks, broken or dilapidated sewer chambers, illegally connected sewer pipes, and by deliberately pumping septic tank contents into public drainage channels. This resulted in foul odors, faecal contamination, environmental nuisance, and potential health risks.

Afolabi emphasized that wastewater management is a public health responsibility, and any violations pose risks to residents and communities beyond the affected properties. The LSWMO will continue to take decisive action against practices that endanger public health and the environment. The agency encourages the public to report suspected cases of illegal wastewater discharge to assist in investigations and address violations effectively.