Satellite leak detector will address water challenges, says City
The detector is said to be a gamechanger for the City.
ETHEKWINI Municipality is planning to introduce a satellite leak detector that will assist to detect water leaks in the City.
The municipality said in a statement that the detector is at an advanced stage and will be a game changer for the City as it will help to provide solutions to current water challenges.
ALSO READ: Don’t panic, says eThekwini Municipality over enteric fever outbreak
eThekwini mayor, councillor Mxolisi Kaunda welcomed the initiative saying the new detector will provide sustainable solutions to water challenges facing eThekwini.
“This will assist to increase revenue by reducing water wasted through leaks,” he said.
Mayor Kaunda said currently the municipality is in partnership with the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) which has constructed the Remix Demonstration Plant to demonstrate new energy efficient and environmentally friendly desalination technology.
“This technology will also provide sustainable solutions to water challenges facing the City.
ALSO READ: Wyebank unattended water leak a concern
“These initiatives are evidence that the City is working tirelessly on projects that provide solutions to water challenges. This means improved availability of water for residents,” he said.
As the country is gearing up for National Water Week, residents are reminded that South Africa has become water scarce. As such, water resources are under pressure with a growing demand for water supply.
“To ensure water security for all, a collaborative approach is required from various stakeholders to respond to water challenges and advance water solutions,” he said.
Kaunda appealed to the public to work with the City to respond to water challenges.
“We encourage residents to use water wisely and to report acts of theft and vandalism of water infrastructure through illegal connections, leaks and any other illegal activities. This will reduce constant interruption of water supply and ensure water security for all residents,” he said.
Caxton Local Media Covid-19 reporting
Dear reader, As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as “fake news”) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19. Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za).
At the time of going to press, the contents of this feature mirrored South Africa’s lockdown regulations.
