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Jacarand FM reported that Joburg Water spokesperson Puleng Mopeli said investigation was under way.
Joburg Water suspects the blue colour may be caused by the levels of copper in the building.
“Johannesburg Water is looking into a matter where a resident posted a glass full of blue water coming out of the taps. At the moment we are still investigating the matter, the samplers have gone on sight to take samples and results will be provided to the customers within 24 hours of being tested,” Mopeli was quoted saying.
Water levels
Johannesburg Water said it is making substantial headway towards restoring supply in areas affected by the power failure on Sunday.
By Wednesday morning, the water level of its system was at 39%, which was 8% higher than Tuesday, said Mopeli.
“Provision has been made for alternative water supply with 25 roaming tankers supplying affected areas. Arrangements will be made to move tankers from areas with a steady water supply to those that continue to struggle,” Mopeli said.
Water and sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu said the department is moving with speed in efforts to reconfigure its water boards to fast-track the provision of water and sanitation services to all.
Mchunu said the changes will address transformation challenges, increase water access to unserviced areas, enhance market capitalisation for infrastructure projects and reduce the skewed supply of water.
“This process will ensure water boards provide services to areas where there is no provision. However, this process is not an imposition but due process is undertaken to bring on board all relevant stakeholders, including water service authorities in provinces in which these services are being extended, to ensure sustainable supply in all parts of our country.
“The reality is the expenditure to implement projects and the demand for services are both too high, yet the delivery by government institutions is too low and we need to fix this as a matter of urgency,” he said.
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