The TLM reported that the capacity of water treatment plant is small to purify enough water for the growing community. Currently, the plant is over- utilised. A municipal infrastructure grant (MIG) application was submitted to National Treasury for an amount of R12 million for the supply of bulk water to Steynville area including a bulk line, lifted water tower, reservoir and reticulation system. Another application for R2 million was made for the River pump station upgrading. The TLM reported that it extracts polluted water where the pumps are situated, and that increases its running costs of purification. The TLM reported that the water treatment system's upgrading was registered under the Pixley ka Seme Bulk Water Scheme (scheme 5). The TLM added that the Implementation Readiness Plan was registered and approved by the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (DoWEA) for R37 million. The Committees were told that the reticulation networks are dating back to 1950's and is of poor condition. Water pipes made of asbestos burst daily, and it is a costly exercise since asbestos is no longer available on the market. The TLM said that Strydenburg has a big water problem due to the Abattoir in that area and that boreholes are being explored as one of the solutions to water challenges. The TLM added that Strydenburg is included in the Bulk Water Supply Scheme to get water via a pipeline from Hopetown to town.