In a full council meeting yesterday,, councillors said since WUC took over from the Department of Water Affairs, water services have become poor.Councillor Tabengwa Tabengwa of Ikageleng complained that after WUC took over, water bills are delayed and customers end up paying exorbitantly. "When you go and check the bills, you'll be told that you do not owe anything, but after two months you will receive a large bill. Some people are forced to pay large bills because after WUC took over, bills come after a long time, " he said. He complained that the corporation does not quickly attend to water leakages, leading to unnecessary wastage. He asked if WUC does not have employees working on standby to attend to such emergencies. Tabengwa said even the sewage lines crossing streets were not properly laid out such and put people's lives at risk, especially motorists. "People are complaining about pit latrines that take too long to be drained. It takes months, even up to a year waiting, and they end up using a lot of money seeking services from private companies, " said Tabengwa.
Councillor Stanley Masalila of Tatitown pleaded with WUC to consider installing prepaid metres in all standpipes in the city so residents may have easier access to water. "Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has left you behind. Do something as we no longer want to queue up paying water bills, " said Masalila.Councillor Raoboy Mpuang of Monarch East said sewage lines at Monarch were connected last year but he is surprised that they have started leaking.
