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Theft of components hits Mthatha wastewater treatment works

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What happened

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Criminals broke into the wastewater treatment works plant in Mthatha and stole crucial components, including a compressor machine, from the chlorine room. The OR Tambo district municipality is conducting a technical review to determine the full extent of the damage. The chlorine room contains equipment used for the disinfection stage of wastewater treatment.

From dailydispatch.co.za

Why it matters

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The theft occurred despite the OR Tambo district municipality having spent over R200m repairing vandalized water infrastructure in the last two years. Any confirmed disruption to the disinfection process could affect the quality of treated effluent before discharge.

Floods previously crippled the Ntsonyini-Ngqongweni Water Treatment Works in OR Tambo District Municipality.

From dailydispatch.co.za

Who's involved

  • MthathaTown where the wastewater treatment works are located
  • United Democratic MovementPolitical party that aims to govern Mthatha municipality
  • KSDLocal government area that encompasses and governs Mthatha
  • Mandisa MayaJudge who conducts oversight visits to Mthatha

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