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Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has said Council is working tirelessly to ensure the availability of water in Harare.
Speaking during a special council meeting, Mayor Mafume told the special council that it was earlier resolved that the water and refuse committees meet once a week.
He also requested for an update from the finance director on payments for water treatment chemicals.
“There was an amount that we were promised which was being processed on Friday for our chemicals which was about $800 000 to $1,5 million,” he said.
“So the paperwork was being done on Friday.
“I just wanted to get an update so that we know how far that process has gone.”
He said there is a need to follow up on the water treatment chemicals.
“I had assured the water department that it will be paid.
“As you know Prince Edward Dam will not be operating by the end of this month.
“We need more water from Lake Manyame.”
Mayor Mafume urged the water department to alert him on urgent matters earlier in order for him to advise Government.
“Give me details of that problem so that I communicate
with the Ministry,” he said
“We also have a water task force dealing with issues concerning water so we need to alert them so that we deal with the chlorine situation.
“Let’s communicate that issue of chlorine and other issues that you have and I will come up with a sustainable solution for chemicals.”
Giving an update on the water situation, distribution manager Engineer Tapiwa Kunyadini said the water supply situation is stable but they have water supply for four days.
“We have paid but they have a challenge to get forex,” he said.
Despite Eng Kunyadini’s assertion most suburbs in Harare particularly in the northern part do not have water, according to reports from residents.
Online Reporter