Filthy Water Reservoir

submitted by St Margaret College Secondary School Verdala Cospicua : Deacon Cauchi, Daniel Schembri  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper,school magazine,other,Displays at school
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sustainable development goal(s): clean water and sanitation, responsible consumption and production, sustainable cities and communities
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Along bypass road in the direction towards Zejtun, a big water reservoir is contaminated by illegally dumped waste and grassy mosses. Heavy dump waste like bed mattresses, plastic and paper waste, broken glass and other illegal waste are continuously being thrown into this reservoir. In addition, the water reservoir has various cracks and each time it rains, the collected water drains out resulting in the loss of many gallons of water which could alternatively easily be used to irrigate the nearby fields. The vegetation and crops which grow in such fields continuously risk serious contamination due to the filthy water collected in this reservoir. Zejtun Local Council and the Malta Water Works were contacted to restore and clean up this water reservoir but the latter does not fall under their responsibility. Therefore, we recall on the private holder of this reservoir for immediate clean up and restoration of the reservoir.