We provide sanitation services to ensure the safe collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater, protecting public health and the environment.
Recent assessments show that the municipality’s wastewater systems are currently in a critical condition, with challenges in infrastructure, monitoring, and compliance. There are gaps in effluent quality testing, technical capacity, and implementation of key management plans. Read More >>
The municipality is working to improve sanitation services by strengthening monitoring systems, upgrading infrastructure, and improving operational capacity to meet national standards.
Sanitation services are monitored by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) through the Green Drop Programme, which evaluates the performance of wastewater treatment systems and ensures compliance with national standards.
The programme assesses key areas such as effluent (treated wastewater) quality, infrastructure condition, technical capacity, and monitoring and reporting systems.
Recent assessments indicate that the municipality’s sanitation systems are in a critical condition, highlighting the need for improvements in infrastructure, monitoring, and operational performance to meet regulatory requirements and protect public health and the environment. Read More>>
We are experiencing several challenges in the delivery of sanitation services, as identified in recent national assessments.
The performance of wastewater treatment systems indicates significant gaps in compliance, operational efficiency, and infrastructure condition.
Key challenges include:
These challenges affect the municipality’s ability to consistently deliver reliable sanitation services and may increase risks to public health and the environment if not addressed.
We are implementing targeted actions to address the challenges identified in national assessments and to improve sanitation service delivery.
Key Focus Areas:
Residents play a vital role in helping municipality to improve and maintain reliable water services. By working together, we can reduce water losses, protect infrastructure, and ensure sustainable service delivery for all communities.
How Residents Can Help
Residents can report sanitation-related problems either by visiting municipal offices or telephonically. This includes sewer blockages, overflowing drains, sewage leaks, unpleasant odours, damaged manholes, and other wastewater concerns that may affect health, safety, or the environment.
When reporting an issue, please provide the location, a brief description of the problem, and your contact details to help the municipality respond efficiently. Prompt reporting helps reduce health risks, prevent environmental damage, and improve service delivery.
📞 Telephone: 053 541 0014 | 076 328 1752
