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LETTER | Getting nowhere fast with water meter checking

Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is looking into insourcing water meter readers.
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is looking into insourcing water meter readers. Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is looking into insourcing water meter readers.Picture: Werner Hills

Seeing as I have given up getting assistance from the municipality, I hope a letter in the paper will produce results.

I am a pensioner and very careful with my water consumption. Last year the norm was 6kl or 7kl.

I am now getting readings ranging from 2kl to 11kl.

I have a reference number given to me on January 22, requesting my meter be checked.

A reading was sent in when requested but seems to have been ignored.

My meter is just inside my property next to a low wall so it can be read at anytime by anyone.

I decided to go to the municipal offices in Walmer to speak to someone about the problem.

I wasn’t greeted and when I started trying to explain, I just got “ID” barked at me.

I’m afraid it was very frustrating and it got heated.

When I asked for the man’s name, he swore at me and left.

Mrs LC Shearer, Newton Park

  • Amore Kruger, PA to councillor Brendon Pegram, replies: Good day, Mrs Shearer. You are most welcome to visit our office with your statement, or email it and a photo of your water meter reading. We will endeavour to have the matter attended to.