Question NW106 to the Minister of Water and Sanitation
26 March 2019 - NW106
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With regard to the reply to question 3753 of 12 December 2018, what number of sewerage processing plants (a) were inspected since 1 July to 30 September 2018 and (b) passed the inspection; (2) what number of sewerage processing plants (a) were inspected during (i) 1 January to 31 March 2018, (ii) 1 April to 30 June 2018 and (iii) 1 October to 31 December 2018 and (b)(i) failed and (ii) passed the inspection; (3) with reference to the letter in Annexure B, did the Siyathemba Local Municipality make written representation to his department within the 14-day period providing no compelling reasons for his department not to exercise its powers; if so, what reasons were given; (4) what number of municipalities were given non-compliance letters?
Reply:
(1)(a) The number of sewerage processing plants inspected in relation to question 3573 of 12 December 2018 is a total of forty three (43) see attached Annexure A.
(1)(b) The Inspections referred to are conducted to determine functionality and treatment efficacy of the sewerage processing plants. During the inspections the Inspector looks for any deficiencies in the process and if any are encountered the Inspector makes recommendations for implementation by the Water Services Authorities.
(2)(a)(i) A total of 114 sewerage processing plans were inspected January to March 2018 see attached Annexure A.
(2)(a)(ii) A total of 82 sewerage processing plans were inspected 1 April to June 2018 see attached Annexure A.
(2)(a)(ii) A total of 76 sewerage processing plans were inspected 1 October to 31 December 2018 see attached Annexure A.
(2)(b)(i) Please refer to response in (1)(b).
(2)(b)(ii) Please refer to response in (1)(b).
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(2)(a) Refer to Annexure A.
(2)(b)(i) Please refer to response in (1)(b).
(2)(b)(ii) Please refer to response in (1)(b).
(3) Yes, a written representation from the Siyathemba Municipality was received by the Department’s Northern Cape Regional office within the 14 days. The action plan has time frames and responsible personnel which will enable the Department to monitor progress. Requesting the Honourable Member to refer to Annexure B for details.
(4) A total of thirty two (32) municipalities were given non-compliance letters up to the third quarter of the 2018/2019 financial year and two (2) of these were issued with court interdicts, however these notices are not as a result of the above mentioned inspections. The notices were issued following complaints of pollution received by the Department’s Provincial Operations.
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