City of Ekurhuleni awarded best metro in water demand management
The City of Ekurhuleni collected two awards at the Rand Water Forum’s awards on November 30 at Emperors Palace.
The City of Ekurhuleni collected two awards at the Rand Water Forum’s awards on November 30 at Emperors Palace.
It was a proud moment for the City when divisional head for water quality and revenue management Mbali Matiwane climbed the stage to receive the awards.
The awards were awarded to municipalities within Rand Water’s area of supply, which includes Gauteng, parts of Mpumalanga, parts of Free State and parts of North West.
The awards received were Water Quality Assurance and Best Metropolitan Municipality in water demand management. The City was reported to have achieved the highest volume of water use below the target allocated by Rand Water.
The City’s divisional head of communication Nhlanhla Cebekhulu said achieving Rand Water Quality Assurance Award means the City has set the benchmark for good partnerships in the water sector.
“This was measured by water quality-monitoring programme aligned to the latest legislative requirements and showing initiative in reporting and resolving water quality challenges. It was regular liaison and communication to improve water quality management procedures,” said Cebekhulu.
Cebekhulu said the volume of water supplied to the City is within its allocation target for the 2018/ 2019 financial year. He said the City achieved the highest volume of water use below the target allocated by Rand Water. He also stated that this meant it was the best among other municipalities supplied by the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS).
