(1) Ngwathe is currently engaged in a process of research and development on how to utilise alternative ways of sludge disposal. The Municipality is currently looking at piloting the use of sewer sludge for producing energy. This energy will drive the plant during purification process, whilst preventing pollution. The sludge is also available for Local and neighbouring farmers.
(2) Refer to the table below for the waste water quality status of Parys Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) (January – October 2015).
Local Municipality |
WWTW |
Period 2015 |
Chemical |
Physical |
Ngwathe LM |
Parys |
January February March |
99.9% 0% 99.9% |
75% 77.78% 92.86% |
April May June |
99.9% 0% 99.9% |
0% 0% 88.89% |
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July August September |
100% 100% 0% |
100% 100% 0% |
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October |
0% |
0% |
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Colour Codes |
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95-100% |
Excellent |
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90 - ≤ 95 |
Good |
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80- ≤90% |
Satisfactory |
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≤ 80% |
Poor |
(3)(a) 7.4 Mega litres of water inflow per day.
(3)(b) 7.4 Mega litres of water outflow per day.
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