Water wastage still a concern
The country is facing water shortages after the worst drought since 1992, but despite the fact that the entire nation is in dire need of water, it is leaking from burst pipes in Lydenburg's historical cemetery and down Brown Street.
LYDENBURG – The country is facing water shortages after the worst drought since 1992, but despite the fact that the entire nation is in dire need of water, it is leaking from burst pipes in Lydenburg’s historical cemetery and down Brown Street. Although the leaks were noticed last year, they have yet to be fixed.
According to a resident, the gushing water at the graveyard is upsetting people who visit the graves. “In a time like this we all know that we should be saving water, not wasting it. Water is being lost almost every day.”
Last year Steelburger/Lydenburg News reported on the non-existing maintenance at the historical cemetery. During our recent visit, the graveyard still had tombstones that had become virtually invisible due to overgrown grass and shrubs.
When Steelburger/Lydenburg News contacted the municipality they were informed that the municipality was aware of the broken pipe and they were working on it.
“We are expediting it and it will be fixed within 24 hours. It is unfortunate that we have to lose such an important resource at such a time like this,” said Mr Puleng Mapheto, communication officer at TCM.
“We urge community members to inform the municipality as soon as they notice water leakage. Together we can preserve water if we all take responsibility,” he said.
