MLM identified the following as their service delivery and capacity constraints: . The continuity of water supply in the areas was serviced by the City of Tshwane. . The Temba and Klipdrift water purification plants were operated beyond their capacity and could not cope with the demand. . The City of Tshwane was restricting bulk water provisions due to late or non-payment of accounts by MLM. . MLM reported that it could not afford to pay the monthly bulk water invoice from the City of Tshwane amounting to approximately R3.5 million per month. . MLM reported that an amount of approximately R120 million is required in order to remedy the challenges of bulk water supply. . The incapacity of the MLM to maintain water borne sanitation makes it rely on Bojanala Platinum District Municipality.