Residents of Borrowdale and Greystone Park were left in a panic yesterday after a video went viral on social media claiming to show a truck hauling water from the river.
The letter warned residents against dealing with water suppliers that are not reputable.
This matter has caused concern and concern in the two luxurious suburbs.
Adila Contracting Company, which is associated with the water truck, responded to the video and explained that it has nothing to do with distributing water for the purpose of profit, consumption, or domestic use.
She said that the water truck was pulling water for road construction purposes, and the dried water was used to backfill the roads, and it was not distributed to residents or anyone outside the area.
“In the video, allegations are made that Adela Contracting (Pvt) Limited is extracting sewage water and distributing it for profit purposes to residents.
“The video contains company information about the water cart, as well as people claiming to work for Adela.
“As of January 16, some news publications and tabloids have also circulated the video.
“We would like to point out to the public that Adela Contracting is a reputable plant rental company in Zimbabwe.
“Our core business is the supply and rental of factory equipment.
“We do not distribute water for profit purposes to individuals or companies, and our company has never ventured into such a business.
“Adela Contracting has been contracted by Runt Dutoit Property Developers, to supply plant and equipment for road construction purposes in the Kambanji area, Greystone Park, between Gaydon Drive and Maranzi.
“In the area where the video was taken, a stream of fresh water runs across Outspan Drive.”
The statement added: “The private company is tasked with diverting the course of the river and draining any excess water that would interfere with road work.”
Due to the heavy rains that the area witnessed over the past few weeks, large amounts of rainwater accumulated, which had to be diverted.
“The water truck captured in the video was draining water from a swimming pool to enable further development of the road.
“The drained water was used to compact the roads. We would like to stress that this water is not sewage.
“Moreover, the area itself does not have any sewer lines so sewage can be found in the area.” h metro
