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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Almost all wells and half the boreholes in Harare\u2019s western district are contaminated with E. coli bacteria, a senior Harare City Council official has said.<\/p>\n

E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a type of bacteria, commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals.<\/p>\n

While most strains are harmless, some can cause illness, such as diarrhea or urinary tract infections.<\/p>\n

According to City of Harare epidemiologist, Dr Michael Vere, all the city\u2019s sewage effluent is deposited in its western district, resulting in 90 percent of cholera cases.<\/p>\n

Lake Chivero, the main water source for Harare residents, is also heavily polluted, making cleaning the water very expensive. H-Metro<\/b> quoted Vera as saying:<\/p>\n

Some boreholes are contaminated with a sewer which needs a purifier installed. In the western district, 100 percent of the wells are contaminated and 50 percent of boreholes are contaminated as well.<\/p>\n

Glen View, Glen Norah, Budiriro, Highfield, Mufakose, and surrounding farms make up the western district.<\/p>\n

Vere implored men to practice good hygiene, saying more men are infected with cholera as compared to women.<\/p>\n

He said 58 percent of people who contract cholera are males, while 42 percent of cholera patients are females.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Almost all wells and half the boreholes in Harare\u2019s western district are contaminated with E. coli bacteria, a senior Harare City Council official has said. E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a type of bacteria, commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. 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