Tshwane committee approves Rooiwaal plant upgrades

THE City of Tshwane’ Section 79 Utility Services committee has expressed satisfaction with the Department of Utility Services’ performance in refurbishing the Rooiwaal Wastewater Treatment Plant, which was identified as the source of dirty water supplied to Hammanskraal residents.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

The committees position follows a meeting where they summoned senior managers from the department to account for the ongoing refurbishment work at the under-capacity wastewater treatment plant.

Committee chairperson Flora Monama said the wastewater treatment works regulatory requirements report highlighted the importance of ongoing monitoring to ensure water quality meets SANS 241:2015 standards.

She explained that the compliance percentage is calculated according to the blue drop certification system, and the reports indicate improvements in bulk water testing, which will provide residents with quality drinking water.