Maamendhoo sewerage pump fails, discharging sewage onto the beach and into the sea!
19 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 07:58Concerns of a potential disease outbreak have escalated in L. Maamendhoo as a malfunctioning pump in the island's sewerage system causes raw sewage to leak onto the beaches and into the surrounding lagoon. Despite the local council’s urgent appeals to the President’s Office and relevant authorities for a resolution, the persistent foul odor blanketing the island continues to pose a significant threat to public health.
Maamendhoo sewage pump failure leads to waste discharge onto beach and into the sea. | raajje tv
The Maamendhoo Island Council has revealed that sewage is being discharged onto the beach and into the sea following a pump failure at the main junction of the island's sewerage system.
As a result of this issue, a foul odor has spread throughout the entire island, raising concerns over a potential disease outbreak. The community now fears that the situation could lead to the spread of illness across the island.
In an interview with RaajjeTV’s "Fashaairu" program, the President of the Maamendhoo Island Council stated that these concerns were formally submitted to the President's Office and other relevant authorities on the seventh of this month. The Council President further noted that these grievances have been shared specifically with both the President's Office and the Ministry of Environment.
The Council President stated that while sewage was initially being discharged directly onto the beach, a pipeline has now been extended approximately ten feet deep into the sea. However, he noted that this measure does not constitute a permanent solution to the issue.
The Council President stated that the pump at the main junction is damaged and has remained out of service for a significant period.
With a foul odor permeating the entire island, residents are expressing grave concerns over what they describe as a significant threat to public safety and health. The discharge of raw sewage onto the island's beaches and into the surrounding sea has sparked fears of a potential disease outbreak among the community.
Sewerage systems are vital infrastructure for maintaining public health and sanitation standards within island communities. It has been observed that the breakdown of these systems is causing significant hardships for residents in their daily lives.
