Council improves water supp

ly
AMID reports that Bindura’s Mwenje Dam, which supplies water to Bindura is spilling, the
Municipality has increased its water supply hours to residents at the same time improving provision
to some areas such as some parts of Chipadze, Chiwaridzo and Aerodrome that have hardly been
accessing tap water for months.
Ratepayers in areas like Chipadze, Aerodrome and Chiwaridzo, for the past month, have been relying
on wells for the precious liquid, thereby exposing themselves to Cholera and Typhoid outbreaks.
Because of their population density, high-density suburbs are more prone to water-borne diseases,
hence the need better sanitation and hygiene that can only be achieved with the availability of
water.
Shamiso Mabika (36), a Chiwaridzo 2 resident said: “Due to the expansion of our town, the
population is also increasing and many of them are living in high-density suburbs.
“Most houses in these locations are over-crowded and need to have top hygiene.
“Alone, landlords and their families can try to utilise the little water present in their households to
maintain better hygienic standards unlike when having tenants, who again have children,” she said.
Those who spoke to Nehanda Guardian on the improvement of water supply appreciated the
council’s latest effort.
“At least we are now being motivated to pay our bills than before when we were paying for non-
existent services,” added Mrs. Mabika.
According to Mayor Brian Kembo, they managed to clear water pipes at the municipality’s water
treatment plant that were clogged with mud.
“We are also in talks with Freda Rebecca Gold Mine, who are working at the treatment plant to do
their best to secure it.
“We want Fredda Rebecca Mine to help in the putting of engines that are durable at the treatment
plant,” he said.
While all these plans are being implemented, the mayor also called on ratepayers to play their part
in oiling development of the town by paying their bills and on time.
He bemoaned ratepayers’ reluctance towards paying for services rendered by the municipality,
saying they were making life difficult for the management and city fathers.