Environment dept probes ‘sulphur smell’ experienced in Gauteng
Citizen reporter
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According to the department, the stench is likely a combination of elevated levels of sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide.
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) and the Gert Sibande District Municipality in Mpumalanga will on Thursday embark on a joint operation to check up on the Sasol Secunda Operations, believed to be the possible source of sulphur stench experienced in parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces since the weekend.
According to the department, the stench is likely a combination of elevated levels of sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide.