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Plant Registration: Reminder to use the registration forms below to comply with Schedule 1, 1A and 2 of Regulation 3630 on IRIS
Good day,

Please be informed that Schedule 1, 1A and 2 of Regulation 3630 is now implemented on IRIS. The following must be noted to identify where your actions are required:
1. Draft Regulation 813 classification status will be visible. The classification certificate however, will be made available based on Regulation 3630, provided that the plant profile is finalized;
2. All plant profiles must be visited. The new registration forms must be completed and uploaded on the plant profile and the fields on the IRIS plant profile must be completed to be aligned with the information captured on the uploaded registration form;
3. Schedule 1A of the Regulation 3630 now makes provision for boreholes to be registered for classification. If your borehole/s already have a registered profile, please visit the profile and make the selection on the Details page, the Type as “Borehole as Waterworks”.
4. The water care works registration forms, aligned with Schedule 1, 1A and 2 are attached for ease of reference. Please ensure that these forms are completed and uploaded on the plant profile.
Maryna Niemand  2024-06-27
IRIS_DrinkingWater_W.pdf
IRIS_WasteWater_WTWR.pdf
IRIS_DrinkingWater_B.pdf
Plant Registration: Reminder to use the registration forms below to comply with Schedule 1, 1A and 2 of Regulation 3630 on IRIS
Good day,

Please be informed that Schedule 1, 1A and 2 of Regulation 3630 is now implemented on IRIS. The following must be noted to identify where your actions are required:
1.Draft Regulation 813 classification status will be visible. The classification certificate however, will be made available based on Regulation 3630, provided that the plant profile is finalized
2.All plant profiles must be visited. The new registration forms must be completed and uploaded on the plant profile and the fields on the IRIS plant profile must be completed to be aligned with the information captured on the uploaded registration form
3.Schedule 1A of the Regulation 3630 now makes provision for boreholes to be registered for classification. If your borehole/s already have a registered profile, please visit the profile and make the selection on the Details page, the Type as Borehole as Waterworks.
4.The water care works registration forms, aligned with Schedule 1, 1A and 2 are attached for ease of reference. Please ensure that these forms are completed and uploaded on the plant profile.
Maryna Niemand  2024-06-27
IRIS_DrinkingWater_W.pdf
IRIS_WasteWater_WTWR.pdf
IRIS_DrinkingWater_B.pdf
Progress on the implementation of Schedule 1, 1A and 2 of Regulation 3630 on IRIS
Good day,

Please be informed that Schedule 1, 1A and 2 of Regulation 3630 is now implemented on IRIS. The following must be noted to identify where your actions are required:
1.Draft Regulation 813 classification status will be visible. The classification certificate however, will be made available based on Regulation 3630, provided that the plant profile is finalized
2.All plant profiles must be visited. The new registration forms must be completed and uploaded on the plant profile and the fields on the IRIS plant profile must be completed to be aligned with the information captured on the uploaded registration form
3.Schedule 1A of the Regulation 3630 now makes provision for boreholes to be registered for classification. If your borehole/s already have a registered profile, please visit the profile and make the selection on the Details page, the Type as Borehole as Waterworks.
4.The water care works registration forms, aligned with Schedule 1, 1A and 2 are attached for ease of reference.
Maryna Niemand  2024-04-11
IRIS_DrinkingWater_W.pdf
IRIS_DrinkingWater_B.pdf
IRIS_WasteWater_WTWR.pdf
Regulation3630Govern.pdf
Progress on the implementation of Schedule 1, 1A and 2 of Regulation 3630 on IRIS
Good day,

Please be informed that Schedule 1, 1A and 2 of Regulation 3630 is now implemented on IRIS. The following must be noted to identify where your actions are required:
1. Draft Regulation 813 classification status will be visible. The classification certificate however, will be made available based on Regulation 3630, provided that the plant profile is finalized;
2. All plant profiles must be visited. The new registration forms must be completed and uploaded on the plant profile and the fields on the IRIS plant profile must be completed to be aligned with the information captured on the uploaded registration form;
3. Schedule 1A of the Regulation 3630 now makes provision for boreholes to be registered for classification. If your borehole/s already have a registered profile, please visit the profile and make the selection on the Details page, the Type as “Borehole as Waterworks”.
4. The water care works registration forms, aligned with Schedule 1, 1A and 2 are attached for ease of reference.
Maryna Niemand  2024-04-11
IRIS_DrinkingWater_W.pdf
IRIS_DrinkingWater_B.pdf
IRIS_WasteWater_WTWR.pdf
IRIS will be off-line
Please note that IRIS will be offline as from 17h00 this afternoon (25th March 2024) until 08h00 tomorrow morning (26th March 2024) in order to conduct Server upgrades and maintenance.Maryna Niemand  2024-03-25
IRIS will be off-line
Please note that IRIS will be offline as from 17h00 this afternoon (25th March 2024) until 08h00 tomorrow morning (26th March 2024) in order to conduct Server upgrades and maintenance.Maryna Niemand  2024-03-25
Regulation 3630 Schedule 1 and 1A Implemented on IRIS
Please note that the Schedule 1 and 1A of Regulation 3630 is currently being implemented on IRIS and the Plant profiles cannot be accessed until the implementation is finalised. You will be notified once the implementation is done.Maryna Niemand  2024-03-13
Progress on the implementation of Regulation 3630 on IRIS
This communication serves to inform you of the progress made on the implementation of Regulation 3630 on IRIS and how it is affecting your Institutional profile, and highlighting the actions required.

1.The Regulation 3630 was promulgated on 30 June 2023. The phased implementation process was communicated on IRIS. To view this communication and to access a copy of the Regulation 3630, please visit IRIS News https://ws.dws.gov.za/iris/notice.aspx and scroll down to the heading Draft Regulation 813 Promulgated as Regulation 3630.

2.Schedule 3 of the R3630 is now implemented on IRIS. Please visit the Process Controller (PC) profiles to confirm whether this implementation had any impact.
a.The draft Regulation 813 classification status is still visible on the PC profile
b.The PC classification certificate is issued based on Schedule 3 of Regulation 3630, the classification certificate aligned with draft Regulation 813 is no longer available for download
c.You can now upload the N6 certificates within the Appropriate NQF5 qualification heading (with draft R813, it was uploaded within the Appropriate NQF4 qualification heading)
d.When uploading new supporting documentation, please ensure that the certification stamp on the document meets the requirement of not older than 3 months
e.Please keep in mind that any changes to the PC profile will move the status of the profile to To be Reviewed and will require the Helpdesk to review the application for finalisation.

3.Schedules 1, 1A and 2 are not yet implemented on IRIS. Once this implementation is finalised, you will receive a similar communication from the Department in this regard.

For any queries related to IRIS, please do not hesitate to contact the Helpdesk.

Drinking Water
Maryna Niemand
Landline: 0123366794
e-mail: niemandm@dws.gov.za or bluedrop@dws.gov.za


Wastewater
Kago Mashigo
Landline: 0123367371
e-mail: mashigoi@dws.gov.za
Maryna Niemand  2024-03-08
Progress on the implementation of Regulation 3630 on IRIS
This communication serves to inform you of the progress made on the implementation of Regulation 3630 on IRIS and how it is affecting your Institutional profile, and highlighting the actions required.

1. The Regulation 3630 was promulgated on 30 June 2023. The phased implementation process was communicated on IRIS. To view this communication and to access a copy of the Regulation 3630, please visit IRIS News https://ws.dws.gov.za/iris/notice.aspx and scroll down to the heading Draft Regulation 813 Promulgated as Regulation 3630.

2. Schedule 3 of the R3630 is now implemented on IRIS. Please visit the Process Controller (PC) profiles to confirm whether this implementation had any impact.
a. The draft Regulation 813 classification status is still visible on the PC profile;
b. The PC classification certificate is issued based on Schedule 3 of Regulation 3630, the classification certificate aligned with draft Regulation 813 is no longer available for download;
c. You can now upload the N6 certificates within the Appropriate NQF5 qualification heading (with draft R813, it was uploaded within the Appropriate NQF4 qualification heading);
d. When uploading new supporting documentation, please ensure that the certification stamp on the document meets the requirement of not older than 3 months;
e. Please keep in mind that any changes to the PC profile will move the status of the profile to “To be Reviewed” and will require the Helpdesk to review the application for finalisation.

3. Schedules 1, 1A and 2 are not yet implemented on IRIS. Once this implementation is finalised, you will receive a similar communication from the Department in this regard.

For any queries related to IRIS, please do not hesitate to contact the Helpdesk.

Drinking Water
Maryna Niemand
Landline: 0123366794
e-mail: niemandm@dws.gov.za or bluedrop@dws.gov.za


Wastewater
Kago Mashigo
Landline: 0123367371
e-mail: mashigoi@dws.gov.za
Maryna Niemand  2024-03-08
2024 WSA Summit Outcomes and Actions Responses from WSIs
Good day,
Please mail your feedback on the 2024 WSA Summit Outcomes and Actions responses to the DWS Regional Representatives.

Their e-mail addresses are:
Eastern Cape
Portia Makhanya - MakhanyaP@dws.gov.za
Andrew Lucas - lucasa@dws.gov.za

Gauteng
Justice Maluleke - malulekej@dws.gov.za
Hlangwani Mabada - mabadah@dws.gov.za

Free State
Tseliso Ntili - ntilit@dws.gov.za
Nkhumeleni Musekene - musekenen2@dws.gov.za

Kwa-Zulu Natal
Ashley Starkey - starkeya@dws.gov.za
Angela Masefield - masefielda@dws.gov.za

Limpopo
Lucy Kobe - kobel@dws.gov.za
Cecilia Mashaba - mashabac@dws.gov.za

Mpumalanga
Sifunda Dudu - sifundad@dws.gov.za
Gezephi Nyalunga - nyalungag@dws.gov.za

Northern Cape
Iketletso Lekalake - lekalakei@dws.gov.za
Gawie van Dyk - vandykg@dws.gov.za

North West
Chadwick Lobakeng - lobakengc@dws.gov.za
Carolinne Shai - shaic@dws.gov.za

Western Cape
Ntombizanele Bila-Mupariwa - bila-mupariwan@dws.gov.za
Boniswa Hene - heneb@dws.gov.za
Maryna Niemand  2024-03-04
2024 WSA Summit Outcomes and Actions Responses from WSIs
Good day,
Please mail your feedback on the 2024 WSA Summit Outcomes and Actions responses to the DWS Regional Representatives.

Their e-mail addresses are:
Eastern Cape
Portia Makhanya - MakhanyaP@dws.gov.za
Andrew Lucas - lucasa@dws.gov.za

Gauteng
Justice Maluleke - malulekej@dws.gov.za
Hlangwani Mabada - mabadah@dws.gov.za

Free State
Tseliso Ntili - ntilit@dws.gov.za
Nkhumeleni Musekene - musekenen2@dws.gov.za

Kwa-Zulu Natal
Ashley Starkey - starkeya@dws.gov.za
Angela Masefield - masefielda@dws.gov.za

Limpopo
Lucy Kobe - kobel@dws.gov.za
Cecilia Mashaba - mashabac@dws.gov.za

Mpumalanga
Sifunda Dudu - sifundad@dws.gov.za
Gezephi Nyalunga - nyalungag@dws.gov.za

Northern Cape
Iketletso Lekalake - lekalakei@dws.gov.za
Gawie van Dyk - vandykg@dws.gov.za

North West
Chadwick Lobakeng - lobakengc@dws.gov.za
Carolinne Shai - shaic@dws.gov.za

Western Cape
Ntombizanele Bila-Mupariwa - bila-mupariwan@dws.gov.za
Boniswa Hene - heneb@dws.gov.za
Maryna Niemand  2024-03-04
2024 WSA Summit Outcomes and Actions
Attached, please find the Outcomes and the Actions from the 2024 WSA Summit held on 18-19 January 2024. Please familiarize yourself with the required actions.Maryna Niemand  2024-02-20
2024WSASummitOutcome.pdf
2024 WSA Summit Outcomes and Actions
Attached, please find the Outcomes and the Actions from the 2024 WSA Summit held on 18-19 January 2024. Please familiarize yourself with the required actions.Maryna Niemand  2024-02-20
2024WSASummitOutcome.pdf
Drops Training Programmes and Workshops by Private Institutions
The DWS as owners of the Blue Drop, Green Drop, No Drop Certification Programmes are aware of private institutions offering training programmes and workshops. Reference to any Blue Drop, Green Drop, No Drop Certification System or Programme or training initiatives must not be construed to imply that the DWS authorises, supports, endorses, or sponsors such initiatives.Maryna Niemand  2024-02-05
Drops Training Programmes and Workshops by Private Institutions
The DWS as owners of the Blue Drop, Green Drop, No Drop Certification Programmes are aware of private institutions offering training programmes and workshops. Reference to any Blue Drop, Green Drop, No Drop Certification System or Programme or training initiatives must not be construed to imply that the DWS authorises, supports, endorses, or sponsors such initiatives.Maryna Niemand  2024-02-05
WHO Launch Webinar 15 February 2024
The World Health Organization will be launching the updated Guidelines for small drinking water supplies and associated Sanitary inspection tool on 15 February 2024.
Please visit the attached article on how to join this Webinar.
Maryna Niemand  2024-01-26
WHOwebinar_v.png
WHO Launch Webinar 15 February 2024
The World Health Organization will be launching the updated Guidelines for small drinking water supplies and associated Sanitary inspection tool on 15 February 2024.
Please visit the attached article on how to join this Webinar.
Maryna Niemand  2024-01-26
WHOwebinar_v.png
Proposed Compulsory National Water and Sanitation Services Norms and Standards for Public Comment
The Proposed Compulsory National Water and Sanitation Services Norms and Standards for public comment was published in the Government Gazette No 4246 on 12 January 2024.

The document is attached to this notification for ease of reference.

Interested parties are hereby invited to submit, within 60 days from the date of publication of this Notice, written comments or representations on the proposed regulations to the provided e-mail address CommentNormsStds@dws.gov.za.

Also find the documents referenced in Annexure B.
Maryna Niemand  2024-01-17
NormsandStandardsonl.pdf
2Volume4EmergencyHou.pdf
2113-1-14Intergrated.pdf
Fees_DPSA_2013.pdf
National_Infrastruct.pdf
TT489-11W2RAP.pdf
TT746-17GreyWater.pdf
WaterborneSanitation.pdf
WaterBalanceGuidelin.pdf
SOPforGroundwaterVer.pdf
NationalFaecalSludge.pdf
INHOUSE_Policyonpriv.pdf
Proposed Compulsory National Water and Sanitation Services Norms and Standards for Public Comment
The Proposed Compulsory National Water and Sanitation Services Norms and Standards for public comment was published in the Government Gazette No 4246 on 12 January 2024.

The document is attached to this notification for ease of reference.

Interested parties are hereby invited to submit, within 60 days from the date of publication of this Notice, written comments or representations on the proposed regulations to the provided e-mail address CommentNormsStds@dws.gov.za.

Also find the documents referenced in Annexure B.
Maryna Niemand  2024-01-17
NormsandStandardsonl.pdf
2Volume4EmergencyHou.pdf
2113-1-14Intergrated.pdf
Fees_DPSA_2013.pdf
National_Infrastruct.pdf
TT489-11W2RAP.pdf
TT746-17GreyWater.pdf
WaterborneSanitation.pdf
WaterBalanceGuidelin.pdf
SOPforGroundwaterVer.pdf
NationalFaecalSludge.pdf
INHOUSE_Policyonpriv.pdf
Water Services Authority Summit on 2023 Blue, Green and No Drop Reports
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu will lead a two-day Water Services Authority (WSA) Summit in response to the outcomes of the Blue and No Drop Reports and Green Drop Progress Assessment Report released in December 2023. The Summit will be held at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng from 18 to 19 January 2024.
The Summit will be attended by representatives from the 144 Water Services Authorities across the country and will deliberate and review the reports released by the Minister in December 2023.
The gathering will enable the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and COGTA, together With the Water Services Authorities to agree on what should be done to address the findings of the drop reports. Action plans will be developed in various groups that will converge and look into critical performing municipalities, poor performing municipalities, average performing municipalities and excellent performing municipalities.
The physical attendance is per invitation only. Some of the sessions will be accessible through live streaming. The stream link will be made available on this platform once it is available.
The following sessions can be viewed on live streaming:
18 January 2024
09:00 11:00 Official Opening of the Summit
19 January 2024
12:30 12:50 Reflection by COGTA Minister, Ms Thembi Nkadimeng
12:50 13:15 Closing Remarks and Way Forward by the DWS Minister, Mr Senzo Mchunu
Click Here To View Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/live/9cm0e5mLdoU?si0dHbMyZaBcJZMEk6

Find below the presentations made at the WSA Summit as well as the feedback from the 4 sessions and the Stakeholder presentations.		Maryna Niemand  2024-01-17
Overallfindingsofthe.pptx
Group1presentationSu.pptx
Group2presentationSu.pptx
Group3presentationSu.pdf
Group4presentationSu.pptx
Group1feedbackpresen.pdf
Group2feedbackpresen.pdf
Group3presentationSu.pdf
Group4feedbackpresen.pdf
AWSISAPresentation-W.pdf
EWSETA-LGSETAWATERCO.pptx
FinalCOGTAMISABluean.pdf
SALGAWaterPresentati.pdf
WSASummitProfessiona.pdf
AttendanceRegister_D.pdf
AttendanceRegister_D.pdf
WSAsummitMayorsatten.pdf
AttendanceRegister_A.pdf
AttendanceRegister_A.pdf
Attendanct_Group1.pdf
Attendanct_Group2.pdf
Attendance_Group3.pdf
Attendance_Group4.pdf
BlueDropCorrectiveAc.docx
GreenDropCorrectiveA.docx
NoDropCorrectiveActi.docx
Water Services Authority Summit on 2023 Blue, Green and No Drop Reports
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu will lead a two-day Water Services Authority (WSA) Summit in response to the outcomes of the Blue and No Drop Reports and Green Drop Progress Assessment Report released in December 2023. The Summit will be held at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng from 18 to 19 January 2024.
The Summit will be attended by representatives from the 144 Water Services Authorities across the country and will deliberate and review the reports released by the Minister in December 2023.
The gathering will enable the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and COGTA, together With the Water Services Authorities to agree on what should be done to address the findings of the drop reports. Action plans will be developed in various groups that will converge and look into critical performing municipalities, poor performing municipalities, average performing municipalities and excellent performing municipalities.
The physical attendance is per invitation only. Some of the sessions will be accessible through live streaming. The stream link will be made available on this platform once it is available.
The following sessions can be viewed on live streaming:
18 January 2024
09:00 11:00 Official Opening of the Summit
19 January 2024
12:30 12:50 Reflection by COGTA Minister, Ms Thembi Nkadimeng
12:50 13:15 Closing Remarks and Way Forward by the DWS Minister, Mr Senzo Mchunu
Click Here To View Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/live/9cm0e5mLdoU?si0dHbMyZaBcJZMEk6

Find below the presentations made at the WSA Summit as well as the feedback from the 4 sessions and the Stakeholder presentations		Maryna Niemand  2024-01-17
Overallfindingsofthe.pdf
Group1presentationSu.pdf
Group2presentationSu.pdf
Group3presentationSu.pdf
Group4presentationSu.pdf
Group1feedbackpresen.pdf
Group2feedbackpresen.pdf
Group3feedbackpresen.pdf
Group4feedbackpresen.pdf
AWSISAPresentation-W.pdf
EWSETA-LGSETAWATERCO.pdf
FinalCOGTAMISABluean.pdf
SALGAWaterPresentati.pdf
WSASummitProfessiona.pdf
AttendanceRegister_D.pdf
AttendanceRegister_D.pdf
WSAsummitMayorsatten.pdf
AttendanceRegister_A.pdf
AttendanceRegister_A.pdf
Attendance_Group1.pdf
Attendance_Group2.pdf
Attendance_Group3.pdf
Attendance_Group4.pdf
BlueDropCorrectiveAc.docx
GreenDropCorrectiveA.docx
NoDropCorrectiveActi.docx
DWS National Office Landlines active
Please note that our landlines are now in working order. Please contact the Helpdesk at 0123366794Maryna Niemand  2024-01-16
DWS National Office Landlines active
Please note that our landlines are now in working order. Please contact the Helpdesk at 0123366794Maryna Niemand  2024-01-16
Launch event of the 2023 Blue Drop, Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports
Please find attached the presentation made by the Director-General of Water and Sanitation, Dr Sean Phillips, during the Launch event on 05 December 2023.

The reports can be downloaded from IRIS at link https://ws.dws.gov.za/iris/latestresults.aspx
Maryna Niemand  2023-12-05
BDGDPATND_DGPresenta.pdf
05December2023_Repor.pdf
Launch event of the 2023 Blue Drop, Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports
Please find attached the presentation made by the Director-General of Water and Sanitation, Dr Sean Phillips, during the Launch event on 05 December 2023.

The reports can be downloaded from IRIS at link https://ws.dws.gov.za/iris/latestresults.aspx
Maryna Niemand  2023-12-05
BDGDPATND_DGPresenta.pdf
05December2023_Repor.pdf
Launch event of the 2023 Blue Drop, Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu will be publishing the 2023 Blue Drop, Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports on 5 December 2023 during a hybrid event in Gauteng where the Minister will also be awarding the Blue and No Drop Certification.


You are welcome to join the event through the Zoom link provided below. Please note that the official proceeding will start at 09:00.


Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97270659956?pwd=WGFKNW8xdEZ2Y1U2TWpKMkw2ZXFDdz09

Meeting ID: 972 7065 9956
Passcode: zt2y+!


After the Reports official release, the reports can be accessed on IRIS at https://ws.dws.gov.za/iris/latestresults.aspx.


The official programme of the event is attached.
Maryna Niemand  2023-12-04
BD_ND_GDProgramme_5D.pdf
Launch event of the 2023 Blue Drop, Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu will be publishing the 2023 Blue Drop, Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports on 5 December 2023 during a hybrid event in Gauteng where the Minister will also be awarding the Blue and No Drop Certification.


You are welcome to join the event through the Zoom link provided below. Please note that the official proceeding will start at 09:00.


Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97270659956?pwd=WGFKNW8xdEZ2Y1U2TWpKMkw2ZXFDdz09

Meeting ID: 972 7065 9956
Passcode: zt2y+!


After the Report’s official release, the reports can be accessed on IRIS at https://ws.dws.gov.za/iris/latestresults.aspx.


The official programme of the event is attached.

Maryna Niemand  2023-12-04
BD_ND_GDProgramme_5D.pdf
Launch event of the 2023 Blue Drop, Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports
Watch this space!

The Minister of Water and Sanitation Mr Senzo Mchunu will be publishing the 2023 Blue Drop,

Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports on 5 December 2023 during a hybrid event in Gauteng where

the Minister will also be awarding the Blue and No Drop Certification.

More information will follow soon.

Maryna Niemand  2023-11-22
Launch event of the 2023 Blue Drop, Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports
Watch this space!

The Minister of Water and Sanitation Mr Senzo Mchunu will be publishing the 2023 Blue Drop,

Green Drop PAT and No Drop Reports on 5 December 2023 during a hybrid event in Gauteng where

the Minister will also be awarding the Blue and No Drop Certification.

More information will follow soon.

Maryna Niemand  2023-11-22
Chlorine Demand Survey
The Department is engaging Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to mitigate against risk of Chlorine Shortage in the country and to build a security of supply. This is pursued to ensure that the chlorine economy is diversified by ensuring there is competition and reduce reliance to only a few suppliers, noting the option of imports limitations. We therefore request the water sector co-operation to build a business case for the DTI and IDC by determination of chlorine demand (Quantity) used by each water services works (WTWs and WWTWs) and supplement it with projections within a medium term (5 to 10 years) to further strengthen the case for the country to be aware of the demand and impact caused whenever challenges emerge.

Please ensure this information is submitted by the 15 September 2023 by filling up the questionnaire in the link below. Your cooperation is appreciated.

<a href=https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WBNJwFSiZkSrPf9Cj67qKT_XxsACfs1GlPubnepO_MVUNFZSMzhHQjRGODgzVlRYSE8xQTlHVVc3Ny4u>Click Here</a>		Maryna Niemand  2023-09-08
Chlorine Demand Survey
The Department is engaging Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to mitigate against risk of Chlorine Shortage in the country and to build a security of supply. This is pursued to ensure that the chlorine economy is diversified by ensuring there is competition and reduce reliance to only a few suppliers, noting the option of imports limitations. We therefore request the water sector co-operation to build a business case for the DTI and IDC by determination of chlorine demand (Quantity) used by each water services works (WTWs and WWTWs) and supplement it with projections within a medium term (5 to 10 years) to further strengthen the case for the country to be aware of the demand and impact caused whenever challenges emerge.

Please ensure this information is submitted by the 15 September 2023 by filling up the questionnaire in the link below. Your cooperation is appreciated.


<a href=`https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WBNJwFSiZkSrPf9Cj67qKT_XxsACfs1GlPubnepO_MVUNFZSMzhHQjRGODgzVlRYSE8xQTlHVVc3Ny4u`>Click Here</a>		Maryna Niemand  2023-09-08
IRIS Offline from 21h00 on Friday, 11th August 2023
Please be advised, due to scheduled DWS IT maintenance, IRIS will be offline on Friday, 11th August 2023 from 21h00 to 23h00.

Regards
Team IRIS		Ikageng Mashigo  2023-08-10
IRIS Offline from 21h00 on Friday, 11th August 2023
Please be advised, due to scheduled DWS IT maintenance, IRIS will be offline on Friday, 11th August 2023 from 21h00 to 23h00.

Regards
Team IRIS		Ikageng Mashigo  2023-08-10
Draft Regulation 813 Promulgated as Regulation 3630
Good day,

It is with pleasure to inform the Sector that the draft Regulation 813 is now Promulgated as Regulation 3630, in the Government Gazette No. 48865 of 30 June 2023. These regulations are called the Regulations relating to Compulsory National Standards for Process Controller and Water Services Works. A copy of the Regulation is attached for ease of reference.

The implementation of R3630 will be done in phases. Below is a short summary of the implementation process:
Phase 1 Comparison Study by DWS on the impact of the R3630 on the IRIS profiles and amendment of application/registration/classification forms.

Phase 2 Sector Provincial Workshops to communicate:
1.The content of the R3630
2.The findings of the impact study
3.How it will affect the IRIS profiles of Water Care Works and Process Controllers

Phase 3 Implementation of the R3630 on IRIS

The 3 phases will be implemented over a period of 18 months whereafter the Sector will have 6 months to update their details on IRIS to be aligned with R3630.

Phase 4 Monitoring of compliance (2 years after promulgation)

Please note that the R3630 will not have an impact on the current 2023 Blue Drop audits and 2023 Green Drop PAT process that are currently in the finalization phase before the Reports are published.

Should you have any queries, please communicate these via e-mail to Mr Lodevikus Nel at nell@dws.gov.za and the IRIS Helpdesk at niemandm@dws.gov.za and mashigoi@dws.gov.za.

Warm regards,

Water Services Regulation Team
Maryna Niemand  2023-07-13
Regulation 3630.pdf
Draft Regulation 813 Promulgated as Regulation 3630
Good day,

It is with pleasure to inform the Sector that the draft Regulation 813 is now Promulgated as Regulation 3630, in the Government Gazette No. 48865 of 30 June 2023. These regulations are called the Regulations relating to Compulsory National Standards for Process Controller and Water Services Works. A copy of the Regulation is attached for ease of reference.

The implementation of R3630 will be done in phases. Below is a short summary of the implementation process:
Phase 1 – Comparison Study by DWS on the impact of the R3630 on the IRIS profiles and amendment of application/registration/classification forms.

Phase 2 – Sector Provincial Workshops to communicate:
1. The content of the R3630
2. The findings of the impact study
3. How it will affect the IRIS profiles of Water Care Works and Process Controllers

Phase 3 – Implementation of the R3630 on IRIS

The 3 phases will be implemented over a period of 18 months whereafter the Sector will have 6 months to update their details on IRIS to be aligned with R3630.

Phase 4 – Monitoring of compliance (2 years after promulgation)

Please note that the R3630 will not have an impact on the current 2023 Blue Drop audits and 2023 Green Drop PAT process that are currently in the finalization phase before the Reports are published.

Should you have any queries, please communicate these via e-mail to Mr Lodevikus Nel at nell@dws.gov.za and the IRIS Helpdesk at niemandm@dws.gov.za and mashigoi@dws.gov.za.

Warm regards,

Water Services Regulation Team
Maryna Niemand  2023-07-13
Regulation 3630.pdf
Notification: Watch Reports released
The Watch Reports were released. Follow this link to access the Watch Reports
https://ws.dws.gov.za/IRIS/latestresults.aspx

This is the link to the Youtube broadcast.
https://youtube.com/live/TBs7jG7jJzl?feature=share		System Developer  2023-06-06
Notification: Watch Reports released
The Watch Reports were released. Follow this link to access the Watch Reports
ws.dws.gov.za/IRIS/latestresults.aspx

This is the link to the Youtube broadcast.
https://youtube.com/live/TBs7jG7jJzl?feature=share		Maryna Niemand  2023-06-06
Urgent Notice! IRIS will be off line
Please be informed that IRIS will not be available from 17:00 today 27 February until 08:00 Tuesday 28 February 2023 due to maintenance.Maryna Niemand  2023-02-27
Urgent Notice! IRIS will be off line
Please be informed that IRIS will not be available from 17:00 today 27 February until 08:00 Tuesday 28 February 2023 due to maintenance.Maryna Niemand  2023-02-27
Launch of the IWA-WHO Water Safety Plan Manual (Second Edition)
Good day
Please be informed of the Launch of the IWA WHO Water Safety Plan Manual Second Edition. The online event is scheduled for 01 March 2023. Follow the link below to register for the event.
https://iwa-network.org/learn/water-safety-plan-manual-2ed/		Maryna Niemand  2023-02-16
Webinar Advert.jpg
Launch of the IWA-WHO Water Safety Plan Manual (Second Edition)
Good day
Please be informed of the Launch of the IWA WHO Water Safety Plan Manual Second Edition. The online event is scheduled for 01 March 2023. Follow the link below to register for the event.
https://iwa-network.org/learn/water-safety-plan-manual-2ed/
Maryna Niemand  2023-02-16
Webinar Advert.jpg
IRIS off line 18 January 2023 from 18:00-Midnight
Please note that IRIS will be off line today 18 January 2023 from 18:00-Midnight for routine maintenanceMaryna Niemand  2023-01-18
IRIS off line 18 January 2023 from 18:00-Midnight
Please note that IRIS will be off line today 18 January 2023 from 18:00-Midnight for routine maintenanceMaryna Niemand  2023-01-18
Combined Trihalomethane on IRIS
This communication serves as a notification to the Water Sector that as from 01 January 2023, you will not be able or required to upload analysis values for Combined Trihalomethane ratio (IRIS ID number 113) or THM Ratio (IRIS ID number 118).
Please read the attached explanation on how this will be implemented on IRIS.
Maryna Niemand  2022-12-21
Combined Trihalomethane on IRIS.pdf
IRIS not available on Friday 09 December 2022 from 13:00-13:30
Please be informed that IRIS will not be available today Friday 09 December 2022 from 13:00-13:30 due to a small server upgrade.Maryna Niemand  2022-12-09
Guidelines for Corrective Action Plan and Greendrop Improvement Plan
Good day,
Please find herewith guidelines in support of the completion of the Corrective Action Plan and Greendrop Improvement Plan.		Maryna Niemand  2022-10-14
GDIP_Template.docx
Green Drop Corrective Action Template.docx
2022 GDPAT Municipal Information Spreadsheet_Submission due Date is 15 October 2022
The message below was communicated via the Bulk Mailer on 14 September 2022. This is just a gentle reminder of the deadline that was communicated.

Please find attached the 2022 Green Drop Progress Assessment Tool (GDPAT) Municipal Information Spreadsheet (MIS).

Your completed 2022 GDPAT MIS must be uploaded within the Assessment Application, on the Information Spreadsheet Tab on IRIS for each Collection System. The 2022 GDPAT MIS and all supporting documentation as Proof of Evidence must be uploaded by latest 15 October 2022. Please refer to the 2022 Symposium Presentation on IRIS News for more information on the 2022 GDPAT process.

You must have the necessary user rights to allow you to upload the GDPAT MIS on IRIS within the Assessment Application. If your current user rights do not allow you to access the Assessment Application, please complete the attached User application form with the Role indicated as Document Administrator and mail it to mashigoi@dws.gov.za for implementation.
Maryna Niemand  2022-10-12
WSI GDPAT_2022.xlsx
IRIS_ApplicationForm_Wastewater.pdf
IRIS user application Forms
Good day please be informed that the IRIS user application forms and access Roles were updated. The forms are attached for ease of reference for future use.Maryna Niemand  2022-08-08
IRIS_ApplicationForm_DrinkingWater.pdf
IRIS_ApplicationForm_Wastewater.pdf
IRIS user application forms
Good day please be informed that the IRIS user application forms and access Roles were updated. The forms are attached for ease of reference for future use.Maryna Niemand  2022-08-08
IRIS_ApplicationForm_DrinkingWater.pdf
IRIS_ApplicationForm_Wastewater.pdf
Wastewater Treatment Plant Classification correction on IRIS
Good day,

Please be informed that an error was detected on the current application for the Classification of Wastewater Treatment Plants on IRIS. The IRIS will be run on the corrected application and this may change some of the WWTW classification due to the range of points changes for different classes.

The Department plans to implement the corrected application on 30 July 2022. Please refer to the attachment to identify how this will impact your plant classification.

Apologies for the inconvenience this may cause.
Maryna Niemand  2022-07-25
Wastewater Treatment Plant Classification correction on IRIS.pdf
IRIS Virtual Training Sessions
During the 2022 Symposiums it was communicated that IRIS Virtual Training Sessions will be scheduled to take place during July 2022. You are invited to attend these sessions.
Sessions will take place via TEAMS on:
Wednesday, 6th July 2022
Wednesday, 13th July 2022
Wednesday, 20th July 2022
Wednesday 27th July 2022
The purpose of these sessions is to support IRIS users to utilize the functionalities to its full extend and to support awareness for preparation for the upcoming Blue Drop and Green Drop PAT audits. Inter active participation during these sessions are strongly recommended. The Session timeslots may change, depending on the participant inter active responses. If you are interested in attending these sessions, it is recommended that you attend the full session.
The different sessions will have the same content from the presentation point of view. The programme is attached.
Below the link to the sessions
https://teams.microsoft.com/_#/pre-join-calling/19:meeting_OTE1MGNmOWItY2IwYi00ZTYzLWExOGItMzMyZTZhMjU5ZmEx@thread.v2
Maryna Niemand  2022-06-29
2022 07_Virtual Training_Programme_V2.pdf
IRIS Virtual Training Sessions
During the 2022 Symposiums it was communicated that IRIS Virtual Training Sessions will be scheduled to take place during July 2022. You are invited to attend these sessions.
Sessions will take place via TEAMS on:
Wednesday, 6th July 2022
Wednesday, 13th July 2022
Wednesday, 20th July 2022
Wednesday 27th July 2022
The purpose of these sessions is to support IRIS users to utilize the functionalities to its full extend and to support awareness for preparation for the upcoming Blue Drop and Green Drop PAT audits. Inter active participation during these sessions are strongly recommended. The Session timeslots may change, depending on the participant inter active responses. If you are interested in attending these sessions, it is recommended that you attend the full session.
The different sessions will have the same content from the presentation point of view. The programme is attached.
Below the link to the sessions
https://teams.microsoft.com/_#/pre-join-calling/19:meeting_OTE1MGNmOWItY2IwYi00ZTYzLWExOGItMzMyZTZhMjU5ZmEx@thread.v2
Maryna Niemand  2022-06-29
2022 07_Virtual Training_Programme_V2.pdf
IRIS Offline from 16:00 on 29 June 2022
Please be informed that IRIS will be offline from 16:00 today, 29 June 2022 due to power outage and generator maintenance at the DWS Head Office. Services should be restored by Thursday morning, 30 June 2022.Maryna Niemand  2022-06-29
IRIS Offline from 16:00 on 29 June 2022
Please be informed that IRIS will be offline from 16:00 today, 29 June 2022 due to power outage and generator maintenance at the DWS Head Office. Services should be restored by Thursday morning, 30 June 2022.Maryna Niemand  2022-06-29
2022 Symposium Presentations
Please note that all the Presentations made during the current running 2022 Symposiums on the Blue and Green Drop Audits are published on IRIS within News!Maryna Niemand  2022-06-02
New Feature on IRIS! Online Chat!
Please view the attached guideline on how to use this functionality and make contact with the Helpdesk through IRIS!
System Developer  2022-06-01
ONLINE CHAT ON IRIS.pdf
New Feature on IRIS! Online Chat!
Please view the attached guideline on how to use this functionality and make contact with the Helpdesk through IRIS!Maryna Niemand  2022-06-01
ONLINE CHAT ON IRIS.pdf
2022 Virtual Provincial Symposium Presentations
The Presentations from the Symposiums is made available below for access
Maryna Niemand  2022-05-30
2022Symposium_Objectives_Requirements.pdf
2022_Symposiums BDCriteria_May_June22.pdf
2022_Symposium_NoDropRequirements.pdf
2022_Symposium_NoDropRequirements_Detailed.pdf
2022 BD Symposium BDPAT critical systems_Sharon_All Provinces.pdf
2022_Symposium_GDPAT.pdf
2022 Symposium_IRIS_Introduction.pdf
2022 Virtual Provincial Symposium Presentations
The Presentations from the Symposiums is made available below for accessMaryna Niemand  2022-05-30
2022Symposium_Objectives_Requirements.pdf
2022_Symposiums BDCriteria_May_June22.pdf
2022_Symposium_NoDropRequirements.pdf
2022_Symposium_NoDropRequirements_Detailed.pdf
2022 BD Symposium BDPAT critical systems_Sharon_All Provinces.pdf
2022_Symposium_GDPAT.pdf
2022 Symposium_IRIS_Introduction.pdf
IRIS offline on 27 May 2022
Good day,
Please be advised that IRIS will be offline on Friday, 27th May 2022 from 7:00 to 12:00 for system maintenance and optimization.
Contact the Helpdesk on 012 3366794 or 012 3367371 should you have any urgent queries.
Maryna Niemand  2022-05-26
2022 Symposiums on Blue Drop Audit and Green Drop PAT
Please find herewith the current dates for the Symposiums focusing on the preparation for the 2022 Blue Drop audits and Green Drop PAT.
Watch this space for
1 The Programme and
2 The Virtual link to the provincial Symposiums. All the events will be hosted through Virtual medium
Maryna Niemand  2022-05-25
Symposium Dates as on 25 May 2022.PNG
2022 Symposiums on Blue Drop Audit and Green Drop PAT
Please find herewith the current dates for the Symposiums focusing on the preparation for the 2022 Blue Drop audits and Green Drop PAT.
Watch this space for
1 The Programme and
2 The Virtual link to the provincial Symposiums. All the events will be hosted through Virtual medium
Maryna Niemand  2022-05-25
Symposium Dates as on 25 May 2022.PNG
Blue Drop Standards Criteria 2022
Blue Drop Standards Criteria for the Blue Drop Assessments to cover the Municipal Financial Year July 2021 to June 2022System Developer  2022-05-10
Blue DROP STANDARDS Final 13 May 2022.pdf
New Draft SANS 241 for comments
Good day,

The Water Sector is notified of the new SANS 241 that is being published for Public Comment. It should be noted that the implementation of the finalised SANS 241 will have significant financial implications on all Water Services Institutions. You are advised to make use of this opportunity to study and review this draft document and provide valuable comments to the SABS. The closing date for comments is 2022/06/29.

The provided link below will guide you in the process to access the draft SANS 241. After you click on the link, a new tab will open in your Internet browser. Select Show 100 Entries. Scroll down until you reach the document with name SANS 241 Ed7. Next to this document, select Download. The Request form will open up where you have to complete your request details. After you completed the Request form, select Download at the bottom of the page. A Thank You message will appear. The link to the draft SANS 241 document will be mailed to the supplied e-mail address.

Please note that comments on the Draft SANS 241 should NOT be sent to the Department of Water and Sanitation but to SABS with contact details supplied on the downloaded draft document.

The link:
https://www.sabs.co.za/Standards-Development/draft/drafts.asp

System Developer  2022-05-05
DRS ready for use
Kagiso Rammusi  2022-05-04
2022 Green Drop Report and Blue Drop PAT Launch Event
The 2022 Green Drop Report and Blue Drop PAT were launched on 01 April 2022. The presentation made at this event is attached hereto.

The Virtual recording can be accessed through the following link:
https://dwagovza-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/asn_dws_gov_za/Ed3eA2JVe4FMpQfv8MBeYvgBXbnkqITYNyhM-xuOXafBcw

The Reports can be accessed through the following link:
ws.dws.gov.za/iris/latestresults.aspx

The details of each system that was assessed is contained in the provincial chapters.
Maryna Niemand  2022-04-05
GD Awards 01_April_2022 Updated_Presentation made at Awards ceremony.pdf
2022 Green Drop Report and Blue Drop PAT Launch Event
The 2022 Green Drop Report and Blue Drop PAT were launched on 01 April 2022. The presentation made at this event is attached hereto.

The Virtual recording can be accessed through the following link:
https://dwagovza-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/asn_dws_gov_za/Ed3eA2JVe4FMpQfv8MBeYvgBXbnkqITYNyhM-xuOXafBcw

The Reports can be accessed through the following link:
ws.dws.gov.za/iris/latestresults.aspx

The details of each system that was assessed is contained in the provincial chapters.
Maryna Niemand  2022-04-05
GD Awards 01_April_2022 Updated_Presentation made at Awards ceremony.pdf
URGENT NOTIFICATION – IRIS Offline
Please be informed that due to urgent system and server maintenance, IRIS will be offline from Friday, 28th January 2022 at 12:00 and will be back online on Monday, 31st January 2022.Maryna Niemand  2022-01-28
URGENT NOTIFICATION – IRIS Offline
Please be informed that due to urgent system and server maintenance, IRIS will be offline from Friday, 28th January 2022 at 12:00 and will be back online on Monday, 31st January 2022.Maryna Niemand  2022-01-28
BDPAT2021_Upload of MIS on IRIS
Good day IRIS User. You have to have the necessary user rights to allow you to upload the Municipal Information Sheet on IRIS within the Assessment Application. If your current user rights do not allow you to access the Assessment Application, please complete the attached User application form with the Role indicated as Document Administrator and mail it to bluedrop@dws.gov.za for implementation.
The MIS to be completed and a short guideline on how to upload the MIS on IRIS is also attached for your ease of reference.		Maryna Niemand  2021-09-03
IRIS USER APPLICATION_Final.pdf
Short Guideline on how to upload the 2021BDPAT on the IRIS.pdf
2021 BD PAT_Municipal Information Spreadsheet.xls
DRS to be incorporated into IRIS
a Dispute Resolution module be will implemented into IRIS, making the Regulatory system even bigger and more integrated than before.

Current Modules in IRIS
Drinking Water Quality
Effluent Discharge Management
Bulk Tariff Regulation
*Dispute Resolution

* = New		System Developer  2021-09-01
2021 Green Drop Assessment_Upload of supporting documentation deadline
This notification serves as a friendly reminder to the Wastewater fraternity that the deadline for the upload of supporting documentation for the upcoming 2021 Greendrop Assessments is 31 August 2021.
All documents must be uploaded within the Assessment Application on IRIS. A tab is made available for each Green Drop Criteria where the relevant documentation should be uploaded.

Warm regards,		Maryna Niemand  2021-08-23
2021 BDPAT Municipal Information Spreadsheet_Submission due Date is 31 August 2021
Please find here the 2021 Blue Drop Progress Assessment Tool (BDPAT) Municipal Information Spreadsheet. The completion of this spreadsheet was clearly explained during the July 2021 Symposiums.

Your completed Spreadsheet have to be uploaded within the Assessment Application on IRIS for each Supply System. This upload have to be done by 31 August 2021.		Maryna Niemand  2021-07-16
2021 BD PAT_Municipal Information Spreadsheet.xls
2021 BDPAT and GD Certification Programme_Provincial Symposiums_Presentations
The 2021 Blue Drop PAT and Green Drop Certification Programme Symposiums were virtually hosted within the month of July 2021 for each Province. The purpose of these Symposiums was to inform the Sector of the BDPAT and Green Drop requirements and to give guidance on the use of the IRIS in support of the criteria. These presentations are published below for your ease of access.Maryna Niemand  2021-07-12
2021BDPAT_Final 2021_Blue Drop Progress Requirements Presentation.pdf
2021BDPAT_MIS Presentation.pdf
Green Drop Requirements_2021 Requirements_Draft.pdf
NoDrop_Water losses and Non revenue water_Moloko Raletjena.pdf
July 2021_Symposium_GD_Helpdesk.pdf
Symposium_BDPAT_Helpdesk_Final.pdf
2021 BDPAT and GD Certification Programme_Provincial Symposiums_Presentations
The 2021 Blue Drop PAT and Green Drop Certification Programme Symposiums were virtually hosted within the month of July 2021 for each Province. The purpose of these Symposiums was to inform the Sector of the BDPAT and Green Drop requirements and to give guidance on the use of the IRIS in support of the criteria. These presentations are published below for your ease of access.Maryna Niemand  2021-07-12
2021BDPAT_Final 2021_Blue Drop Progress Requirements Presentation.pdf
2021BDPAT_MIS Presentation.pdf
Green Drop Requirements_2021 Requirements_Draft.pdf
NoDrop_Water losses and Non revenue water_Moloko Raletjena.pdf
July 2021_Symposium_GD_Helpdesk.pdf
Symposium_BDPAT_Helpdesk_Final.pdf
2021 Blue and Green Drop Certification Programme
Good day,
Please find herewith the Presentations made during the Webinar on 29 June 2021		Maryna Niemand  2021-07-01
Webinar Project Plan Presentation Draft 29 June 2021.pdf
28June 2021_Blue Drop Progress Requirements Presentation.pdf
Green Drop Requirements_2021 Requirements_Draft.pdf
2021 Blue and Green Drop Certification Programme
In order to accommodate colleagues who were not able to join the Zoom platform of this meeting on 29 June 2021 from 10:00 – 13:00, the live streaming of the webinar link on the WRC YouTube channel is made available. Access this linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LEXYZT4ay4

The programme is attached for ease of reference.
Maryna Niemand  2021-06-29
Programme WEBINAR 18June2021.pdf
2021 Blue and Green Drop Certification Programme
In order to accommodate colleagues who were not able to join the Zoom platform of this meeting on 29 June 2021 from 10:00 – 13:00, the live streaming of the webinar link on the WRC YouTube channel is made available. Access this linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LEXYZT4ay4

The programme is attached for ease of reference.
Maryna Niemand  2021-06-29
Programme WEBINAR 18June2021.pdf
2021 BLUE AND GREEN DROP CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME
The country has made good progress in the provision of basic water services. However, it cannot be said that this right has been realized if the quality of that water poses health risks for the beneficiaries and increases the cost of treating water to potable standards. As a key barrier to safe water supply and wastewater treatment must be given more focused regulatory attention.

The Department introduced the Blue and Green Drop Certification as an incentive-based regulation programme to encourage the Water Services Institutions (WSIs) to achieve excellent drinking water and wastewater quality management. The last Green Drop and Blue Drop reports were done in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Therefore the Department is resuscitating the Green Drop and Blue Drop certification programme planning to undertake a full Green Drop audit and Blue Drop PAT assessment in 2021, and a full Blue Drop audit and a Green Drop PAT assessment in 2022.

YOU ARE INVITED TO A ZOOM MEETING.

Click here to register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tAkh6-WKTlCyxzaNqc0PZw

Warm regards,
Team IRIS		Maryna Niemand  2021-06-22
Info doc.pdf
Registration invitation.pdf
2021 BLUE AND GREEN DROP CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME
The country has made good progress in the provision of basic water services. However, it cannot be said that this right has been realized if the quality of that water poses health risks for the beneficiaries and increases the cost of treating water to potable standards. As a key barrier to safe water supply and wastewater treatment must be given more focused regulatory attention.

The Department introduced the Blue and Green Drop Certification as an incentive-based regulation programme to encourage the Water Services Institutions (WSIs) to achieve excellent drinking water and wastewater quality management. The last Green Drop and Blue Drop reports were done in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Therefore the Department is resuscitating the Green Drop and Blue Drop certification programme planning to undertake a full Green Drop audit and Blue Drop PAT assessment in 2021, and a full Blue Drop audit and a Green Drop PAT assessment in 2022.

YOU ARE INVITED TO A ZOOM MEETING.

Click here to register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tAkh6-WKTlCyxzaNqc0PZw

Warm Regards,
Team IRIS		Maryna Niemand  2021-06-22
Info doc.pdf
Registration invitation.pdf
IT Contacts
Helpdesk
Maryna Niemand
012 336 6794

Technical Support
Wessel Steyn
012 336 6590

Project Management
Cheryl Schulz
012 336 8039		System Developer  2020-10-25
Registration of Water Service Works on IRIS
System Developer  2020-02-13
Registration of Water Services Works on IRIS.pdf
Important notification for IRIS Users
Please be informed that the BDS csv upload file format will be suspended as from 01 October 2018. The IRIS csv upload file format is attached for ease of reference. This will be the only acceptable format as from 01 October 2018 to upload data onto the IRIS. This format is applicable to both Drinking Water and Wastewater quality data.Maryna Niemand  2018-08-21
IRIS_CSV Template_2018 08 21.xlsx
The IRIS is Live!!
Good day Sector Colleagues,
After a time of anticipation and excitement, the IRIS is launched on 02 October 2017. All your information was transferred from the BDS and is now available on the IRIS. From this point forward, all your analysis and documentation should be uploaded on the IRIS.

The BDS Helpdesk is available to assist you should you experience challenges with the use of the IRIS. The preferred way to communicate your challenges is via e-mail to allow the Helpdesk to keep a reference trail of your query. The e-mail address to be used is bluedrop@dws.gov.za. Should you want to call us, the landline number is 012-3367262/6794. You can speak to Nondumiso or Maryna.

All the required documentation to be completed for various applications on the IRIS is loaded under Documents., such as the IRIS User Application form, etc. For ease of reference, these documents are uploaded below. The draft user manual is also uploaded now for ease of reference.

Kind regards,

Team IRIS
Maryna Niemand  2017-09-29
IRIS USER APPLICATION_Final.pdf
IRIS USER Roles_Groups.pdf
IRIS Lab Manager Application.docx
WTWRegistration_ApplicationForm.docx
Iris_template (6).xlsx
BDS_template.xlsx
IRIS_UserManual_Draft_V1.pdf
IRIS New Version Editable Process Controller Experience_2017 11_form_fix2.pdf
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