Dkm Water Conservation And Demand Management Strategy Non Revenue Water Red
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Collected on 22 August 2026
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Raw water connections to parks
Parks are being connected to raw water supplies to reduce reliance on potable water for irrigation.
- Who it is for
- communities served by municipal parks
- How to act on it
- No action required by residents; implemented by municipality.
The document's recorded date is 7 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Raw water connections to parks.
Pressure investigations
The municipality conducts investigations into water pressure levels across the network to identify inefficiencies and reduce leakage.
- Who it is for
- communities in Klein Mier, Groot Mier, Philandersbron, Askham, Swartkopdam, Raaswater, Leseding, Louisvale Dorp, Ntsikelelo, Leerkrans, Karos, Lambrechtsdrift, and Upington
- How to act on it
- No action required by residents; investigations are conducted by municipality and partners.
The document's recorded date is 7 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Household and reticulation leak repairs, community awareness, bulk meter replacement, network data loggers installation and pressure investigations through partnerships with the DWS and the Ministry of Environment of Denmark - Rietfontein, Klein Mier, Groot Mier, Philandersbron, Askham, Swartkopdam,Raaswater, Leseding, Louisvale Dorp, Ntsikelelo, Leerkrans, Karos, Lambrechtsdrift and Upington.
Household and reticulation leak repairs
Repairs for both household and main water distribution network leaks are conducted in collaboration with DWS and the Ministry of Environment of Denmark.
- Who it is for
- households and communities in Klein Mier, Groot Mier, Philandersbron, Askham, Swartkopdam, Raaswater, Leseding, Louisvale Dorp, Ntsikelelo, Leerkrans, Karos, Lambrechtsdrift, and Upington
- How to act on it
- Residents must contact the municipality or partner organisations to report leaks and request repairs.
The document's recorded date is 7 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Household and reticulation leak repairs, community awareness, bulk meter replacement, network data loggers installation and pressure investigations through partnerships with the DWS and the Ministry of Environment of Denmark - Rietfontein, Klein Mier, Groot Mier, Philandersbron, Askham, Swartkopdam,Raaswater, Leseding, Louisvale Dorp, Ntsikelelo, Leerkrans, Karos, Lambrechtsdrift and Upington.
Community awareness campaigns
Educational programmes are run to promote water conservation among residents, delivered through partnerships with national and international organisations.
- Who it is for
- residents in Rietfontein, Klein Mier, Groot Mier, Philandersbron, Askham, Swartkopdam, Raaswater, Leseding, Louisvale Dorp, Ntsikelelo, Leerkrans, Karos, Lambrechtsdrift, and Upington
- How to act on it
- Residents can attend public events or access information via the municipality’s website or partner channels.
The document's recorded date is 7 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Household leak repairs and community awareness through partnerships with the COGTA, The National Business Initiative, and PEPSICO – Rietfontein.
Household meter replacement
Residents in selected areas can have their household water meters replaced to improve accuracy and reduce water loss. This is part of an ongoing municipal initiative.
- Who it is for
- households in Upington, Rietfontein, Lv Weg, Loubos, and Philandersbron
- How to act on it
- No application required; replacement is conducted by municipality as part of a scheduled programme.
The document's recorded date is 7 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Household meter replacement: 5544 meters replaced to date – Upington, Rietfontein,Lv Weg, Loubos, Philandersbron.
Household leak repairs
Free or supported repairs for household water leaks are offered in partnership with COGTA, the National Business Initiative, and PEPSICO.
- Who it is for
- households in Rietfontein
- How to act on it
- Residents must contact the municipality or partner organisations to request repair assistance.
The document's recorded date is 7 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Household leak repairs and community awareness through partnerships with the COGTA, The National Business Initiative, and PEPSICO – Rietfontein.
Grass removal from road islands
The municipality is removing grass from road islands to conserve water used in irrigation, especially in dry periods.
- Who it is for
- residents and communities in areas where this activity is implemented
- How to act on it
- No action required by residents; performed by municipality.
The document's recorded date is 7 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Grass removal from road islands.
Bulk meter replacement
Large water users such as businesses and institutions are having their bulk meters replaced to improve monitoring and reduce non-revenue water.
- Who it is for
- bulk consumers in Upington
- How to act on it
- No application required; replacement is conducted by municipality as part of a scheduled programme.
The document's recorded date is 7 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Bulk meter replacement: more than 100 bulk consumers – Upington.
Network data loggers installation
Data loggers are being installed across the water network to monitor flow and detect anomalies in real time.
- Who it is for
- communities in Klein Mier, Groot Mier, Philandersbron, Askham, Swartkopdam, Raaswater, Leseding, Louisvale Dorp, Ntsikelelo, Leerkrans, Karos, Lambrechtsdrift, and Upington
- How to act on it
- No action required by residents; installation is carried out by municipality and partners.
The document's recorded date is 7 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
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Household and reticulation leak repairs, community awareness, bulk meter replacement, network data loggers installation and pressure investigations through partnerships with the DWS and the Ministry of Environment of Denmark - Rietfontein, Klein Mier, Groot Mier, Philandersbron, Askham, Swartkopdam,Raaswater, Leseding, Louisvale Dorp, Ntsikelelo, Leerkrans, Karos, Lambrechtsdrift and Upington.
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Places
Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality, Northern Cape
Key Takeaways
- Special Council Decision 7/10/2024
- 13 August 2026
- 5544 meters replaced
- more than 100 bulk consumers
- Upington
- Rietfontein
- Klein Mier
- Groot Mier
- Philandersbron
- Askham
- Swartkopdam
- Raaswater
- Leseding
- Louisvale Dorp
- Ntsikelelo
- Leerkrans
- Karos
- Lambrechtsdrift
- COGTA
- National Business Initiative
- PEPSICO
- DWS
- Ministry of Environment of Denmark
- Dawid Kruiper Municipality
- Dr Elias Ntoba
- COGTA
- The National Business Initiative
- PEPSICO
- DWS
- Ministry of Environment of Denmark
Dates
Closing Date
7 October 2024