The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island and Foodies Restaurant in Lekki Phase I over violations of wastewater management regulations.
The agency disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that Balmoral Convention Centre was sealed for the indiscriminate discharge of untreated sewage into public drains using a pumping machine.
The facility also had unattended wastewater spillage from a blocked sewage chamber, resulting in environmental nuisance and offensive odour, the statement said.
Foodies Restaurant, located at No. 32B, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase I, was sealed for discharging untreated wastewater laden with fat and oil into public drains, which had clogged drainage systems and contributed to environmental pollution and foul smells.
“Despite several warnings, the facility failed to comply with proper wastewater management practices. The indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastewater into public drains is a violation of environmental laws and constitutes a public nuisance,” the statement said.
The LSWMO reiterated the need for residents and property owners to adhere strictly to approved wastewater management practices and warned that defaulters would face sanctions, including possible prosecution in line with extant environmental laws.
