“I was driving past Hills Road when I noticed the stream of water resulting from the leak,” says Eddie, who is a former Springs resident.
“I spoke to Johannes who told me that he had reported the matter and was assured that someone would be sent to fix it.”
Johannes, who works near the site, says he also called Rand Water, which was not of much assistance.
“When I called Rand Water, the lady I spoke to told me that they cannot do anything because the water lines do not belong to them,” says Johannes.
“I would think a crisis such as this would be given the urgency required, considering the drought we are facing.”
Both Johannes and Eddie currently reside in the Vaal and are concerned about the waste of water as a result of the leak.
The Vaal River is the source from which the community receives water, through its main water pipes.
“If only people could see the water levels of the Vaal River,” says Eddie.
“The water has decreased by 40% and if we continue to see water being wasted like this, where do we expect to get water from in future?”
“As a former resident of Springs, I am concerned with this state of affairs because I know the drought we are experiencing at the Vaal.”
An attempt was made by one of the workers from the shops across the site but this is an interim measure.
“I am shocked that it is three hours later and none of the places we have reported to have acted with the urgency that this situation requires,” says Johannes.
“I would not be surprised if there are water restrictions in Springs in the near future,” says Eddie.
Four hours after the matter was reported, Johannes says the metro had still not arrived.
Questions have been sent to the metro and Rand Water for comment.
