Ta’ Barkat Sewage Plant has been taken offline after a "very large" quantity of illegally discharged animal waste clogged up crucial parts of the facility, the Water Services Corporation said on Wednesday.

The WSC said in a statement that many parts related to sewage screening areas required immediate cleaning before the plant could resume operations.  

A police report has been filed.

New water production would also be interrupted until the situation stabilised over the next five days, WSC added. 

The WSC reiterated that sewage infrastructure was very complex and delicate and that such infrastructure was damaged through the improper use of the urban sewer system.

It was therefore very important that only human toilet waste and degradable toilet paper were discharged in the system.

Anyone suspecting foul play or problems with the sewage system can report issues on freephone number 8007 6400, by e-mailing customercare@wsc.com.mt, website live chat at www.wsc.com.mt or through the corporation’s social media channels.

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