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!!!

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