"You are pumping 90 to 100 megalitres per day against a maximum demand of 165 megalitres, yet residents are only getting water for two days a week. His remarks follow growing concerns from councillors about high levels of non-revenue water (NRW), with nearly 50 percent of pumped water lost or unaccounted for in the system.Councillors have also raised operational challenges. Clr Mxolisi Mahlangu noted that delays in restoring water after shedding or pipe repairs create frustration among residents. She stressed that the city plans water management two years in advance, especially with uncertain rainfall forecasts.Meanwhile, the city council acknowledged ongoing challenges in a statement released yesterday. "The Umzingwane Dam is key in boosting water supplies to the city, and this has adversely affected raw water delivery for treatment.