HIBAPRESS – Khalil Fezzazi
The residents of Laayoune have been suffering for over two years from the spread of foul odors emanating from sewage manholes in several streets and main arteries, a situation that stirs public discontent and brings to the forefront questions about the management of the liquid sanitation network and the effectiveness of interventions aimed at addressing this problem.
This phenomenon is particularly noticeable in several vital points in the city, including the vicinity of McDonald's restaurant and Al Mashour Square, as well as scattered locations along Mohammed VI Avenue, especially near Marjane and Akdital Clinic, where the odors emanating from the manholes cause a nuisance to visitors, road users, and residents of neighboring districts.
According to the data, the persistence of this situation for more than two years raises questions about the potential technical reasons behind the emission of these odors, and their connection to the operational conditions of the sewage network or the need for regular maintenance and cleaning operations, points that require clarification from the competent authorities.
The impact of this phenomenon is not limited to the nuisance it causes to citizens, but also extends to the city's image and the quality of public spaces, especially since some of the affected locations are on axes with significant pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and near commercial and health facilities.
In light of the ongoing complaints from residents, there is a need for the responsible authorities to intervene to accurately identify the source of these odors and take the necessary technical measures to address them, while ensuring regular monitoring and maintenance of the liquid sanitation network to avoid the continuation or repetition of the problem.
The residents of Laayoune await clarifications regarding the measures taken to address this situation, along with practical and sustainable solutions that ensure the improvement of the urban environment's quality and the enhancement of living conditions within the city.
