An increase in burst pipes reported in town has also given rise to burst sewer pipes in the Sunny Ridge and Schuinshoogte suburbs.
Sewer leakage on the corner of Jasper and Jade Avenues in Sunny Ridge was seen overflowing with sewer from a manhole for a week.
A slow leak on the corner of Sagittarius and Gemini Streets also in Sunny Ridge was seen leaking for a month.
A water leak in Uranus Crescent, in Schuinshoogte was also seen leaking for last three weeks.
According to Ward 2 Councillor Bebsie Cronje, these water and sewer leaks were not reported to her or the Municipality.
“Now that I have knowledge of the issue, I will immediately attend to them. I urge residents of Ward 2, please report water wastage and leaks as well as sewer leaks directly to me or the Municipality,” advised Mrs Cronje.
At the time of going to print, it was reported that the leak in Uranus Street had been fixed.
To report burst pipes, Cllr Bebsie Cronje can be contacted on 073 941 1846 and the Municipality Water Services Centre on 0860 144 144.
