The DA in Chief Albert Luthuli has written to the Green Scorpions, calling on them to investigate the source of water pollution in Boesmanspruit Dam.
Recently, it emerged that the water from the dam is contaminated as several species of fish were found dead. Additionally ,water tests that were undertaken prove that the water is in fact contaminated. As a result, residents are unable to consume nor use the water for laundry.
Last year’s Blue Drop Report highlighted that the water supply systems in this municipality were in a critical state as the municipality scored 19.1%.
In addition, the report noted that all 8 water supply systems produced water that is not fit for human consumption. The truth of the matter is that the water quality in this municipality has been on a consistent decline over the past couple of years.
Despite alarming Blue Drop Reports in the past, the municipality is still failing to acquire the right purification chemicals so that it can produce chemically compliant water. The municipality’s alleged negligence could lead to an outbreak of waterborne diseases as the quality of water in Chief Albert keeps deteriorating.
The municipality has since failed to provide a detailed plan of how they will improve the quality of our drinking water. We will pursue every available avenue to ensure that this water crisis is urgently attended to.