UGU says the decision to supply salt water was the only option available.
According to the municipality it was forced to take the decision to either cut the water supply completely or supply salty water.
But the question that needs to be asked is why was the main water reservoir allowed to run dry?
And why was the water taken from the Mzimkhulu River not tested before water was drawn from it.
This decision has had a devastating effect on the community and there is great concern over the impact it will have on the tourism industry.
This crisis could have been avoided.
The blame should be laid on poor planning and a lack of maintenance.
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