EPA Shuts Down Kasoa Fuel Station Over Sanitation Breaches Linked to Flooding

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has shut down Dukes Fuel Station at Kasoa Second Bus Stop following serious sanitation violations that contributed to flooding along the busy Kasoa highway.

The closure forms part of the ongoing nationwide clean-up exercise aimed at improving environmental sanitation, clearing blocked drainage systems, and reducing the increasing risk of flooding in communities across the country.

Speaking to Channel One News, the Kasoa Area Head of the EPA, Abbas Dawood, explained that an inspection conducted at the area revealed that several drains around the fuel station had been heavily choked, preventing the free flow of water.

According to him, the blocked drainage channels caused water to overflow onto the main road, creating difficulties for motorists and pedestrians who use the busy route.

Mr Dawood said the fuel station continued to operate despite the poor sanitary conditions surrounding the facility. Following the assessment, the Assembly directed that the station be closed immediately until the drainage systems are properly desilted and all environmental concerns are resolved.

He stressed that businesses and residents must take responsibility for maintaining clean surroundings, especially by ensuring that drains in front of their properties are regularly cleared to prevent flooding.

“We assessed the area and found that all the drains were choked, causing water to overflow. We want residents, shops and businesses to take responsibility for environmental sanitation to help reduce flooding in Kasoa,” he said.

The EPA official further cautioned that the authority, together with the Assembly, would take similar action against other businesses that fail to comply with sanitation regulations.

“We will also close other businesses that fail to desilt the drains in front of their premises. This is necessary, and we will meet with the management to discuss the way forward,” Mr Dawood added.

The EPA has urged businesses operating in flood-prone areas to prioritize proper waste management and drainage maintenance as part of efforts to keep communities clean and prevent future flooding incidents.