Records from the City of Johannesburg related to water contamination in Diepsloot and the management of that process.
Reference number: SAH-2012-JOW-0001
Submitting organisation: South African History Archive (SAHA)
Requestee: Johannesburg Water
Status: closed
Status note: Process concluded
Date submitted: June 13, 2012
Stage(s):
Initial request
Transferred From:
SAH-2012-JHB-0002
Request description:
Any and all records related but not limited to;
? Water assessment policy
? Water monitoring plan/ policy
? Water contamination action plan
? Contingency plan should water be shut off
? Quality report of water in containers
? Water quality results available for the samples taken from Diepsloot
? Documents detailing what the source of contamination was
? Documents detailing if the the contamination was microbial or chemical
? Documents detailing if contamination was microbial what was isolated from the sample (eg. E. Coli), the same with chemical contamination
? Report or documents used to inform the community and if the community duly informed of the risks
? Future plans anything done to ensure that the recurrence of the same incident is eliminated
? Monitoring strategy in place to ensure water safety
? Documents detailing planned maintenance plan for the water works (pipeline network)
? Report on the removal of the source of contamination
? Documents of stats of people who fell ill as a result of consumption of the contaminated water
? Plan in place to ensure that the community doesn?t use the contaminated water
? Report on who was involved ( i.e Environmental Health Practitioners involved) in the investigation and control of this incident
? Documents detailing water safety assessment reports in Diepsloot from May 2009 to April 2012
Initial request communication
Communication sent
Re: Submission of PAIA request SAH-2012-JOW-0001, transferred from City of Johannesburg
Sent on: June, 13 2012
Response received
Response date: 2012-07-06Response nature: Released in full
Received within statutory period: Yes
Released records
Record summary
This document lists project names for special and planned upgrading and renewal programmes identified for the next 5 years. The document identifies regions within which Johannesburg Water plans to upgrade and renew infrastructure, and regions where there are special projects. This document is undated. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
3
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.1
Record summary
This document is an English version of a flyer, issued by Johannesburg Water warning residents not to consume water from taps in Diepsloot until further notice. This document is undated. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
1
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.2
Record summary
This document is an isiZulu version of a flyer, issued by Johannesburg Water to residents of Diepsloot and in particular of Tanganane, Reception Area, and Diepsloot West Extension 2, informing residents that the water in their region is fine to drink. The document further warns that other regions have not been cleared for drinking and residents should refrain from consuming water in those areas until further notice. The document ends by thanking the community for their understanding and support. This document is undated. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
1
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.3
Record summary
This document gives a summary of mandatory sample tests for various elements, minerals and bacteria by Johannesburg Water, conducted in Diepsloot and Northern Works for the period from November 2009 to December 2012. This document is undated. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
4
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.4
Record summary
This document is a flyer issued by the supplier warning residents not to consume water from taps in Diepsloot until further notice. The document further advises residents to use water from mobile tanks provided by the water supplier. This document is undated. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
1
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.5
Record summary
This document is a letter written by Graham Luden, Acting Managing Director of the entity, addressed to; Johanneburg Metro police Department, Department of Health, Department of Environment, Emergency Management Services, City of Johannesburg Region A, City of Johannesburg Ward 113 Councillor, and Rand Water. Through this document Graham Luden passes his gratitude to all involved in assisting in containing the level 3 water crisis in Diepsloot. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
8
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.6
Record summary
This document details water quality testing results from water tanks provided by Johannesburg Water, for the period from 20 to 22 April 2012. This document is undated. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
5
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.7
Record summary
This document is a flyer issued by Johannesburg Water informing residents that water in the area known as “Proper” in Diepsloot is safe for consumption. This document is undated. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
1
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.8
Record summary
This document details hydrant sampling results taken from Ukhozi Extension, Buselel Street hydrant, Dr Alfread Xuma Drive, Kyto Street Kindom Hall, Ramovha Street, King Dinizulu, Bantwana Street, Amukelani and Rodney Mphela Hydrant, Amukelani and Rodney stand 7115/7126, Humbulani Stand 4812 and Ukhozi and Vukuzenzele stand 5463 in Diepsloot from 13 to 30 April 2012. This document is undated. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
4
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.9
Record summary
This document is an updated report on the steps taken by Johannesburg Water for the period of the water contamination crisis in Diepsloot. The objective of which was to give an update on actions that was carried out in the Diepsloot Area to resolve the contamination of the drinking water. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
5
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.10
Record summary
This document is a map of Diepsloot Westwhich depicts the route of sewer pipes in Diepsloot that need to be upgraded. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
1
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.11
Record summary
This document is a map of Diepsloot West which depicts the route of sewer pipes in Diepsloot that need to be upgraded. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
1
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.12
Record summary
This document is a media statement issued by Johannesburg Water to advise residents of Diepsloot of possible contamination of their drinking water. The statement warns residents not to consume water from their taps and to instead use the provided water tanks until further notice. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
2
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.13
Record summary
This document is a media statement issued by Johannesburg Water to advise residents of Diepsloot that testing of the third batch of water samples reveals that water in the area is clean. The statement however, warns residents not to consume water from their taps and to instead use the provided water tanks until further notice. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
2
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.14
Record summary
This document is a media statement issued by Johannesburg Water to advise residents of Diepsloot that; the second batch of water samples came clean and that the repair works had been concluded. The statement however, warns residents not to consume water from their taps and to instead use the provided water tanks until further notice. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
2
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.15
Record summary
This document is a media statement issued by Johannesburg Water to advise residents of Diepsloot that water in the Diepsloot locality of “Proper” is clean and safe to consume. The statement however, warns residents not to consume water from other areas where the water remains unsafe. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
2
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.16
Record summary
This document is a media statement issued by Johannesburg Water to advise residents of Diepsloot that water in Tanganani Ext 3, Reception Area and “Diepsloot West Proper” are clear of contamination. The statement however, warns residents from other areas not to consume water from their taps and to instead use the provided water tanks until further notice. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
2
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.17
Record summary
This document is a media statement issued by Johannesburg Water to advise residents of Diepsloot that water contamination had been contained and all water is safe to drink. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
2
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.18
Record summary
This document is a policy that sets out the procedures that are followed and the resources that are used in order to ensure that the water supplied to consumers is suitable and of an acceptable standard. This document was released by Johannesburg Water in respect of Promotion of Access to Information Act request SAH-2012-JOW-0001.
Total pages
31
SAHA CALL number
AL2878 - B01.27.1.19
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