The Bulawayo City Council has expressed concern over a growing trend of household water tanks and boreholes being illegally connected to the council’s water system.
The unauthorized practice is causing significant losses to the city’s water supply, compromising the integrity of the municipal water network, and potentially threatening public health.
According to the council, the illegal connections are being made by homeowners and businesses seeking to bypass the council’s metering system and avoid paying for their water consumption.
This illegal practice is not only depriving the council of revenue but also puts the entire water distribution system at risk.
The council has launched an investigation into the illegal connections, which is expected to identify the perpetrators and ensure that they are held accountable. The council has also announced plans to strengthen its monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The illegal connections are not only a financial concern for the council but also pose significant health risks. The council’s water supply system is designed to provide safe and clean drinking water to residents, but when unauthorized connections are made, it can lead to contamination and degradation of the water quality.
Residents and businesses are advised to use only authorized connection points and to report any suspicious activity to the council. The council is also working with local authorities to raise awareness about the importance of respecting the law and using the water supply system responsibly.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
