[jasakwa]

Originally Posted by Type R

Furthermore, the pipes and joints are corroded and/or broken, leading to leakages INTO the water system -- including sewage getting into the water system (yes, you've understood me correctly). Other matter that can get into the water flowing through pipes include sand and soil, chemicals, soil-resident germs like anthrax. In some places, when it rains heavily, water backs up into houses via the taps (kitchen, bathroom, you hear it bubbling).

24 years of misrule!

As much as i'd wish to keep politiks out of this forum;but the corruption at city hall coupled with a slaggish Local govt ministers,it pains to see our country remain backwards even when some of these services can easily be upgraded.