Joburg Water cuts those who owe big

Several heavily indebted Joburg Water customers had their water supply disconnected this week.

- Jarryd Westerdale

The municipal water custodians held a disconnection drive in northern and southern suburbs of the city, focusing on customers living in gated communities and sectional title developments.

Assisted by the Joburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Joburg Water accessed the meters of 15 customers who were singled out for their high municipal bills.

The customers, located across Glenvista, Buccleuch and Sunninghill, owe the city a combined R2.7 million.

The resident with the highest outstanding bill topped R333 000, with the others disconnected having bills in excess of R100 000 each.