Hoedspruit's water purification system is reportedly overburdened, with overdevelopment and poor planning sparking concerns for residents' well-being.
The Maruleng Local Municipality has through poor planning failed to control the increasing residential density and the reckless approval of new projects in Hoedspruit, which has put an impossible burden on the water purification system that is already 150% over capacity.
For the past year, Letaba Herald has reported on the water problems in Hoedspruit. Residents get their water from a reservoir at the Hoedspruit Air Force Base that was initially built for use in the base. Years ago, an agreement was reached that the reservoir would also provide water to the town’s residents when its population was much smaller.
Helm said further developments such as the new hospital, new mall and the continued approval of lifestyle estates, push the system to breaking point. MDM spokesperson Odas Ngobeni said they are still engaging with the Department of Public Works and the SANDF to take control of the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Works .
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