Spraying Device of the Lagoon: What We Know About the Daily Injected Fragrance

In South Abidjan, a spraying device has been established to release a fragrance to mitigate foul odors along the Ébrié lagoon, particularly in Marcory, Treichville, and Cocody. This system operates 24/7 and uses a product called AIRHITONE, marketed by the French company Westrand, which is an odor inhibitor made from essential oils. The device, operational since 2023, aims to neutralize unpleasant smells from domestic effluents and industrial discharges. Tanks of 1,000 liters supply the system, which could expand to other areas with the arrival of new tanks.