Lagos shuts Balmoral Centre, Foodies Restaurant over wastewater violations

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The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, and Foodies Restaurant, Lekki Phase I, over violations of wastewater management regulations.

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The agency disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos.

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According to the statement, Balmoral Convention Centre was sealed for the indiscriminate discharge of untreated sewage into public drains using a pumping machine.

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It said the facility also had unattended wastewater spillage from a blocked sewage chamber, resulting in environmental nuisance and offensive odour.

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The statement further said that Foodies Restaurant, located at No. 32B, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase I, was sealed for discharging untreated wastewater laden with fat and oil into public drains.

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It noted that the discharge had clogged drainage systems and contributed to environmental pollution and foul smells.

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“Despite several warnings, the facility failed to comply with proper wastewater management practices.

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“The indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastewater into public drains is a violation of environmental laws and constitutes a public nuisance,” the statement said.

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The LSWMO reiterated the need for residents and property owners to adhere strictly to approved wastewater management practices.

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It warned that defaulters would face sanctions, including possible prosecution in line with extant environmental laws.

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(NAN)

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