Load-shedding wreaking havoc with water supply systems: Senzo Mchunu
Intensified load-shedding is affecting the supply of water and sanitation in municipalities across the country, says minister Senzo Mchunu. “Processing water in terms of pumping and cleaning is where we are experiencing challenges,” he told Newzroom Afrika. “We are trying to find a way to keep the water running through taps. One of the things we've considered is to ask Eskom to exempt pump stations and water treatment plants from load-shedding.” […]