Rand Water Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Water Affairs & Forestry
Public Hearing: Water Affairs and Forestry
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Transcript of Public Hearing: Water Affairs and Forestry
Public Hearing: Water Affairs and
Forestry
Presented by: Executive Mayor Cllr ES Dlamini
Water Quality Provision and challenges in ALM : 18 June 2008
Legislation Relevant to the Delivery of Water Services:
The South African Constitution (1996) Water Supply & Sanitation Policy (1994) The Water Services Act (1997) Municipal Systems Act (2000) White Paper Revision of Water Services
Act (2000) Strategic Framework For Water Services
(2003)
South African Constitution –Bill of Rights
Enjoy and have access to the environment. All have a right to a safe and healthy
environment. Sustainable development. Promote conservation. Section 27 – The right to sufficient food and
water. Section 11 – The right to a healthy life (clean
water and sanitation).
Performance Indicators contained in the Strategic
FrameworkThe Strategic Framework elevates a limited set of key performance indicators for priority
attention. Other elements of performance may be monitored, but priority and strategic attention must be given by the regulator (WSA) to these nine key performance indicators listed in the text box below:
1 . Access to basic water supply
2 . Access to basic sanitation supply
3 . Quality of services: Potable water quality
4 . Quality of services: Continuity of supply
5 . Access to free basic services (water)
6 . Access to free basic services (sanitation)
7 . Financial performance: Affordability and debtor management
8 . Asset management: Metering coverage and unaccounted-for water
9 . Protection of the environment: Effluent discharge quality
Performance Measures to be monitored by ALM
1. Access to a basic water supply service1.1 percentage access to at least a basic water supply1.2 absolute backlog1.3 rate of reduction in backlog
Performance Measures to be monitored by ALM…..contd
3. Drinking water quality3.1 programme for water quality monitoring in place3.2 water quality indicator i.e samples passing SANS 241
. Impact on the environment4.1 status of effluent treatment works4.2 effluent quality monitoring system in place4.3 percentage samples passing the minimum standard4.4 assessments of treatment works
Performance Measures to be monitored by ALM….contd.
5. Strategic asset management and water demand management5.1 meter coverage5.2 metering efficiency (unaccounted for water)5.3 asset management plan in place5.4 audited water services asset register
. Customer service standards6.1 continuity of water supply: number of households experiencing an
interruption of greater than 48 hours per incident 6.2 continuity of water supply: number of interruption of greater than 6
hours, 24 hours and 48 hours per incident per 1000 connections
Performance Measures to be monitored by ALM….contd.
7. Financial performance7.1 water services financial audit7.2 collection efficiency7.3 average debtor days7.4 financial self-reliance7.5 average domestic tariff
. Institutional effectiveness8.1 number of employees per 1000 connections8.2 WSA annual report submitted to the Minister
Source: National Water Services Regulation Strategy
The Big Question?????
Do we have the resources to perform the WSA functions?
WSDP
Albert Luthuli's municipality WSDP is outdated and needs to be revised (2003)
DWAF & DBSA are currently assisting in developing or updating WSDP
Functions (WSA)
To improve the efficiency of drinking water treatment and thus the quality of drinking water supplied
To enhance quality of results as being received from laboratory
To enhance efficiency of treatment procedures
To protect public health , etc
Ground Water (Info)
Very little information on Ground Water The NWRS indicated that the ground water in the
Inkomati WMA were within the ideal range for domestic use at any location
Thus, the ground water quality is very good in the WMA with most boreholes within the Class 0 quality range which makes the water for drinking, food preparation, bathing and laundry ideal
According to the Mpumalanga Water Services Planning Reference Framework and the Inkomati ISP (2004), it is evident that water quality monitoring is not adequately done based on the number of monitoring points available in the IWMA
Surface Water Quality (Info)
Although water quality would appear to be fit for the purpose for which it is intended to be used currently, there is a concerning trend of declining quality and an increase in the threat of potential pollution activity
The nutrients’ concentrations in the rivers are increasing steadily
The Electrical conductivity is also increasing in all the rivers in the IWMA
Whilst a monitoring system is in place, technical committees need to be set up in all the sub-catchments to aid in the monitoring of the water quality as in the Crocodile Catchment
Since water is only as good as its quality, water quality issues are very important in the IWMA where all the different types of water users are found
Water Quality test (outsourced)
Tests are conducted by private service provider (Mpumamanzi) in a weekly basis.
The results are tabled before Technical Portfolio Committee in a monthly basis.
DWAF test results are also submitted monthly to the municipality and then, tabled before Portfolio Technical Committee
Institutional role players
National Provincial DWAF DPLG Stakeholders, etc
Role and Assistance
The municipality is currently involved in the implementation of the following water services projects: (Role and assistance by different sector departments)
Capital projects – 2007-2009 Ward Project Name Budget Funder Impact
(Households)
2007/ 8 2008 / 9
Water
2 Water Reticulation at Fernie (Aerelini, Mandela section and clinic section).
500 000 MIG 100
2 Upgrading of Methula WTW (Phase 4 - Pumpstation)
3 000 000 GSDM BULK
4, 5, 7&11 Construction of new Water Treatment works in Mpuluzi
1 200 000 3 000 000 GSDM BULK
5 Provision of basic water supply to deep rural areas in (Redhill and Slovo).
1 000 000 MIG 300
6 Completion of Lusushwana Water Scheme 851 222 2 000 000 GSDM BULK
6 Provision of Boreholes in Esandleni, Block 6A, Waverly, Matjeketjeni
390 000 MIG 30
6 Extention of water reticulation in Robinsdale.
200 000 MIG 10
8 Water reticulation in Oshoek, Mashonamini, Hartesbeeskop and Smithfied.
2 000 000 MIG 82
9 (16?) Water reticulation kaNtshwele 390 000 MIG 47
10 Upgrading of Elukwatini WTW. 2 000 000 GSDM BULK
10 Upgrading of Eesterhoek Treatment Works (Clear Water Tank)
1 533 586 MIG BULK
Capital projects (cont)11 Provision of Water Reticulation in Ntababomvu. 500 000 MIG 118
12 Upgrading of Ekulindeni Bulk supply Line. 1 250 000 GSDM BULK
12 Upgrading of Ekulindeni WTW. 2 000 000 GSDM BULK
12 Provision of Water Reticulation in Josefsdale 150 000 MIG 15
14 Refubishment of DWAF schemes 2 900 000 DWAF BULK
14 Refubishment of eerstehoek WTW . 2 000 000 MIG BULK
14 Completion of Upgrading of Eesterhoek Treatment Works (Replacement of Steelpipes phase 1)
541 921 MIG BULK
14 Greater Nhlazatshe water reticulation ( Remaining areas)
950 000 200 000 MIG 500
15 Upgrade of Carolina Water Treatment Works 3 500 000 4 000 000 GSDM BULK
15 & 22
Provision of water and sanitation services in Silobela Extention 4
1 148 313 MIG 1 000
15 & 22
Provision of yard connections in Silobela Extention 4
1 100 000 GSDM 500
15 & 22
Provision of water and sanitation infrastructure in silobela ext 2 & 3
2 095 000 HOUSING
150
17 Yard connections for 200 households in Dlamini 500 000 MIG 200
21 Water reticulation at Mantjolo 1 425 000 0 MIG 185
18 Completion of water reticulation netwok in Kuzulwandle
299 812 MIG 300
19 Communal water reticulation 480 households 950 000 GSDM 480
Capital projects (cont)All Water Conservation and Demand Management
throughout Albert Luthuli 3 500 000 MIG BULK
Various wards
*Provision of Boreholes: Ndonga, Nordeen,Syde,De-Wet,Dundonald,Ngodini 1&2 , Ka-Masuku, Kamboyi,Ward 13,Bantfwabethu, Armburg( Nhlazatshe 6), Nhlazatshe 3, Belvedere, Slovo, Ward 17.
1 000 000 GSDM 100
Various wards
Drilling and Equiping of Boreholes and water tanks in all areas. Ndonga, Nordeen,Syde, De wet, Dundonald , Ngodini1 &2, Mafufumbe, kamasuku,Kamboyi,ward 13, Bantfwabethu, Armburg,Nhlazatshe 6,Nhlazatshe 3,Belvedere, Slovo, Mkonto,Shongwe,and Ntababomvu.Provision of boreholles in ward 10 and surounding.Mbhejeka.and other Deep Rural areas in ward 21,Phaphama, Sebenta.
2 000 000 DPLG 800
Total WATER 24 744 854 25 330 000 4 917
Technical and Scientific Skills No scientific skills 1x Technician responsible for water quality 1x (vacant new) who will be responsible for
water and sanitation. 1x Assistant Director responsible for civil works 1x (vacant new) assistant director position - who
will be responsible for water quality and sanitation-2008/9)
Plant operators
Minimum requisites to comply
D e p uty W S A M an a g er (C O O )
W a te r Re sou rce M a n ag er S an ita tion M an ag er
M a na g er W ate r U se r/ C atch m e nt W ate r S up p ly M an ag er
W ate r S erv ice s M an ag erD e ve lop m e nt
S a n ita tio n O & M M an ag er W ate r S up p ly O & M M an ag er
W ate r Q ua li ty M a n ag er W ate r D e m a nd & C on serv a tio n M a n ag er
C u sto m e r S erv ice s M an ag er E nv iro nm en ta l M an ag er
S tra te g ic A sse ts M a n ag er F ina nc ia l M an ag er
W ate r S erv ice s M an ag erO p era tio ns
M an ag er Reg u la tio n (Le ga l)
W S A M a n ag er (CE O )
P or tfo lio M a na ge r (C llr)
Challenges
Meeting international requirements – operating rules are being developed in the Inkomati WMA.
Ecological requirements, e.g.• Operating rules to ensure ecological requirements
are met
• Monitoring of ecological indicators
• Reserve determination
Challenges
Equal or fairly Distribution of water. Continued high quality water transfers to the Olifants
catchment for power generation Sappi paper mill at Ngodwana: effluent has been
disposed of through irrigation and the salts that have accumulated in the soils (especially chlorine) are leaching into the Elands and thus the Crocodile River
A more detailed groundwater information
Way Forward Implement continuous training for plant operators Upgrade and refurbish all treatment plants in Albert
Luthuli Municipality area of jurisdiction. Notify affected communities regularly of the threat posed
to the quality of drinking water or treatment works that requires urgent refurbishment
Public Awareness and involvement Develop a credible laboratory in order to comply with all
relevant legislations Optimising process control at water treatment plants Submit annual report to the minister for compliance
Recommendations Develop an appropriate model for the Water Service
Authority Develop/update water services development plan for
Albert Luthuli Municipality Develop credible laboratory for the municipality in order
to conduct tests in a regular basis. Allocation of resources in line with the Strategic
Framework and the WSDP. Sufficient funding availed for drinking water quality
management and control. Adequate human resources (Skills retention policy) Subsequent to the latter compliance can be achieved!!!
Thank YouThank You