DURBAN - The eThekwini municipality says it has made significant strides in addressing its water challenges.
However, it admits there are still communities severely affected by the water supply crisis. Non-revenue water remains high, at nearly 60%, costing the municipality R4 billion in two years.
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In the south of Durban, Burlington residents believe the municipality is not doing nearly enough to ease their hardship.
Fresh water leaks for days on end from burst pipes while nothing comes out of the residents' taps. More than 7,300 leaks have been recorded in the south alone.
Residents say the frequent closure and opening of valves as the City manages supply has further weakened the old supply network.
Communities are calling for urgent investment in modern infrastructure to replace leaking pipes.
- eNCA's Zanele Buthelezi reports.