WATER BOARDS | MAGALIES
RIGHT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM The water board provides a number of key services to its clients, including the expansion of infrastructure to channel bulk water Magalies Water has recently opened a new state-of-the-art scientific laboratory The water board provides a number of key services to its clients, including the expansion of infrastructure OPPOSITE PAGE Reliable provision of quality and affordable potable water is essential to a number of industries, including eco-tourism
service area continue to comply with the latest national standards. “At our new facility, we have all of the chemical and microbiological analysis tools and expertise necessary for environmental monitoring, water and wastewater quality monitoring and sludge analysis. Our analytical equipment is highly advanced and industry leading,” says Mkhize. “The scientific laboratory is being managed by a scientific services manager, Lerato Morake, with postgraduate qualifications in science and business leadership,” he adds. Mkhize ranks the construction of the technologically advanced scientific laboratory as one of the water board’s highest achievements to date, ranking alongside other fantastic goals achieved in the capital projects arena, including the completion of the Vaalkop and Klipdrift water treatment works. Environmental performance Limited water resources are not just a South African issue. In fact, the United Nations has been highlighting the increasing significance of water shortages worldwide. Considering this, the importance of recycling water through professional wastewater treatment in the water supply sphere cannot be overemphasised. Magalies Water offers a repertoire of water management and wastewater treatment solutions ranging from consultation and treatment, to themonitoring and operation of wastewater treatment plants on entities’ behalf. Compliance with the relevant legal standards is essential for maintaining a high standard of service. Magaglies Water sets its standards by the internationally recognised ISO 14001 environmental management standards. This enables the water board to comply with environmental and other requirements in conducting
MAGALIES WATER AREAS OF SERVICE: Bojanala Platinum District Municipality: Bulk Water Supply • Rustenburg LM • Moses Kotane LM • Moretele LM Waterberg District Municipality • Modimolle LM • Bela Bela LM • Thabazimbi LM Section 30 areas of operation • Moretele LM • Madibeng LM
all activities, products and services. “All our operational sites are ISO 14001-certified,” says Mkhize. He emphasises that the water board’s success is due both to its people and its commitment to continuous improvement of environmental performance in its service areas. “We endeavour to hire the best people and I am particularly proud of our scientist, Kepler Diphale, who is currently studying for a Master’s in environmental management while working with us.” Future expansion There’s growth in Magalies Waters’ future, with the water board’s trajectory being, “To be a regional water utility covering an extended footprint into Limpopo and consolidating our roles in Bojanala Platinum District Municipality,” concludes Mkhize.
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