A large quantity of liquid farm waste found its way to the Gozo sewer following the heavy rainfall, the Water Services Corporation said in a statement. Had it not been for the timely action of WSC workers, this incident could have jeopardised months of work and investments of a multimillion-euro nature; including the recently repaired submarine outfall and diffuser, the entity said.

Farmers in Gozo now have access to a state of the art slurry treatment facility, which gives a concrete sustainable solution to dispose of such waste. This service is now suspended until Monday to allow sufficient time for the required recovery processes to take place.

The WSC said is currently drastically beefing up its enforcement sections, including live monitoring equipment. Perpetrators will face drastic action and will be held responsible for any damages sustained to its infrastructure. The assistance of the police will be sought as required.

The Corporation reiterates that sewage infrastructure is very complex and delicate and that such infrastructure is damaged through the improper use of the urban sewer system. It is, therefore, very important that only human toilet waste and degradable toilet paper are discharged in the system. Any suspected foul play or problems with the sewer can be reported to the Corporation on Freephone: 8007 6400; Email: [email protected]; Website live chat: www.wsc.com.mt; or through our social media.