Report water leaks in Gauteng – help us save our water

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Gauteng is facing a growing water crisis, with the threat of Day Zero looming due to mismanagement and neglect of our water infrastructure. Municipalities in South Africa, including those in Gauteng, are losing an average of 40% of water through leaks. This water loss is a direct result of poor infrastructure maintenance and the failure to repair leaks in a timely manner. Despite increasing water demand, municipalities are not taking the necessary steps to upgrade or maintain the aging infrastructure.

The strain on Gauteng’s water supply could be significantly reduced if municipalities prioritised the fixing of leaks and the upgrading of infrastructure. Preventing these losses would help alleviate the pressure on water sources and reduce the risk of Day Zero.

As residents, we have the power to hold municipalities accountable and ensure that leaks are reported and fixed. By submitting a report through this form, you will be helping to stop unnecessary water loss and improve water security for the entire province. Your submission will automatically be sent to the relevant municipality to prompt immediate action.

How you can help

Please fill in the form below to report a water leak in your area. Together, we can help prevent the waste of this precious resource and push for better infrastructure management in our municipalities.

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To whom it may concern,

I, , a resident of , am writing to formally report a water leak in our area. The details of the leak are as follows:

  • Location of leak:


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  • Municipality:
  • Contact email address:

The leak is causing significant water wastage, which is a serious concern given the importance of preserving Gauteng’s limited water resources.

In accordance with the Water Services Act (No. 108 of 1997) and the Municipal Systems Act (No. 32 of 2000), it is the municipality’s responsibility to maintain and repair water infrastructure to ensure the continuous and efficient provision of water services. The Water Services Act mandates that municipalities must provide these services in an equitable, efficient, and sustainable manner, which includes promptly addressing issues such as leaks.

Additionally, the Municipal Systems Act requires that municipalities deliver services in a way that promotes water conservation and sustainability.

I trust that this matter will be attended to with urgency, in line with the municipality’s obligations under the relevant legislation. Should you require further details regarding the reported leak, please do not hesitate to contact me at the email address provided above. Thank you for your attention to this critical issue.

I look forward to your prompt action.

Sincerely,

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