Question NW2563 to the Minister of Water and Sanitation
12 September 2023 - NW2563
Alexander, Ms W to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether his department has taken any action to assist the Lesedi Local Municipality to deal with the massive sewage leaks and spillages that have been ongoing for the past 18 months; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)has sent a Notice of Intention to issue a Directive in terms of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) to the Lesedi Local Municipality in relation to the operations and maintenance of Devon Waste Water Treatment Works. In addition, a non-compliance letter was issued to the municipality in terms of the 2022 Green Drop audit findings.
The DWS has provided support to the municipality in the 2022/2023 financial year through the Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Grant (WSIG). The WSIG transfer went towards Devon Wastewater Treatment Works for:
- Upgrading of power supply
- Refurbishment of critical Mechanical and electrical equipment
- Licensing of the works to ensure compliance with Green Drop Certification programme.
---00O00---