In this regard, the municipality has launched a programme to repair water leaks, to curb water wastage, in several areas.
According to the Water Demand Management Analysis, about 43 000 residential areas in Tsakane, Langaville and Geluksdal have high volumes of water wastage.
The municipality‘s water Conservation Leak Repair Project is currently underway in these areas and the project is expected to run until January 2016.
The repair work involves conducting leak-free tests on each property, and fixing or replacing leaking plumbing items such as toilet cisterns and associated pipes.
“This includes refurbishment of underground pipes and yard connections, fixing sink taps, baths, showers, outdoor taps, condition rating of underground pipes and installation of meters on properties,” said metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
About 27 schools in Tsakane, Langaville and Geluksdal will also have their leaks repaired.
Of great importance is that the project is community-based and labour-intensive, in line with the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) principles, which means locals will receive employment opportunities.
The project will result in the creation of 377 jobs in the fields of plumbing, general work, community liaison officers, community facilitator supervisors, community facilitators and quality controllers.
“Residents must be at ease, as the workers will be clearly identifiable by their EPWP orange working suits, and some will be wearing reflective vests, bearing the Ekurhuleni logo,” added Gadebe.
The leak repair project is undertaken in partnership with Water Affairs, Public Works and Rand Water.
