City commissions boreholes in areas struggling with stable water supply
Date: 2024-11-22 09:09:39
City commissions boreholes in areas struggling with stable water supply
There was jubilation when officials from the eThekwini Water and Sanitation Unit and Ward Councillor Fakazi Mdletshe unveiled a new borehole in Ward 60, in the Mhlasini area.
THE Municipality commissioned five boreholes recently in areas experiencing water supply challenges. The boreholes were commissioned in Wards 60, 98, and 100. T hese communities will no longer rely on tankers for their water supply as the boreholes are in the communities as part of interim relief. Ward 60 Councillor Fakazi Mdletshe expressed gratitude and said the borehole will go a long way in mitigating the water supply challenge in the area. “We appreciate having a borehole in the Mhlasini area because relying on water tankers is not sustainable as these trucks do not come to the area every day.
The Mhlasini area has grown rapidly with many households and residents. This resulted in the water bulk line not having capacity to meet the growing demand. There is not enough pressure to push water to this area; however, this is being attended to through infrastructure upgrade,s” said Councillor Mdletshe. The borehole produces 2 000 litres a day and can run up to 20 hours daily. Water produced from the borehole has been tested and complies with the South African National Standard 241 for drinking water requirements.
Residents are discouraged from washing their cars, clothes, and connecting hosepipes to and from the borehole taps to their household static tanks. “I urge residents to look after this borehole as it has been installed for their benefit. I hope I will not hear any reports of the theft of taps and other components as this will be a setback for residents who rely on this water. Also, the water must be shared equitably,” he said. T he community welcomed the commissioning of the boreholes saying it will make life easier.