. There were five projects under construction, including pump stations and pipelines. . Umgeni provided 47 schools with sanitation structures and 7 schools with running water. . Six thousand three hundred (6300) households were provided with sanitation and 50 people were trained in community health. . There were also projects in rural areas. . The board also provided strategic support to local government and worked with OR Tambo District Municipality to develop infrastructure plans for local municipalities. . Umgeni increased its profit by 34%, from R393 million in 2008 to R527 million in 2009. . There was a 6% increase in bulk water revenue owing to a 3% growth in volume. Umgeni also implemented a 3% tariff increase on bulk water. . Umgeni Water achieved a positive operating performance and improved its financial position, which resulted in an efficient water service delivery at affordable prices. Overall, average waste water quality compliance from four treatment works was more than 80%. The water produced from water works and sold to municipalities complied with all the regulated standards for drinking water (SANS 241).