Modimolle-Mookgophong makes progress with water meter audit

The Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality, Limpopo has announced a significant progress made since the commencement of water meter audit and verification exercise.

During the first week of the programme in Modimolle last week, a total of 494 water meters were audited and verified.

Preliminary findings indicate that 23 water meters were functioning properly, 392 water meters were damaged, 47 properties were inaccessible and Municipal officials were denied access to one property.

“The preliminary report further indicates that 245 water meters require repairs, while 161 require replacement,” said Municipality spokesperson Michael Makungo.

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“The water meter audit and verification exercise forms part of the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to improve the accuracy of water-consumption records, strengthen revenue management and enhance the sustainable delivery of water services,” he said.

According to Makungo, the audit and verification exercise aims to:

Verify the accuracy of water-meter readings;

Identify and record damaged, inaccessible or tampered water meters;

Update and cleanse information on the municipal billing system;

 Improve the accuracy of municipal water accounts; and

 Strengthen water-revenue collection.

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The audit period will run from September 2026 to April 2027 with areas such as Modimolle, Phagameng, Vaalwater, Mabatlane, Alma and Mabaleng, Roedtan and Mookgophong covered.

“The Municipality appeals to all residents, businesses and property owners to cooperate with the authorised field teams by granting them access to water meters,” added Makungo.

“Such cooperation is essential to ensuring the successful completion of this important exercise. Residents are encouraged to verify the identification of municipal officials before granting access to their properties.”