Ekurhuleni Water Care Company

Serving communities and industry through sustainable, resilient water care

ERWAT (Ekurhuleni Water Care Company) is a South African water utility with deep technical expertise in wastewater treatment and bulk sanitation services. Established in 1992 as a Section 21 company, ERWAT is jointly owned by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, and the Lesedi Local Municipality.

Through an extensive and strategically distributed infrastructure, ERWAT delivers critical bulk wastewater treatment services to more than 8,000 industrial customers and over 4.2 million residents across its service area. On average, ERWAT treats between 700 and 1,000 megalitres (Mℓ) of wastewater per day, supporting both public health and economic activity.

ERWAT operates and maintains 19 Water Care Works (WCWs), all of which are regulated in accordance with stringent quality standards set by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). As treated effluent is discharged into environmentally sensitive catchment areas, these facilities are managed using advanced scientific methodologies, continuous innovation, and proven treatment technologies.

A robust programme of routine sampling, laboratory analysis, and performance monitoring ensures consistent compliance and high-quality effluent discharge, reinforcing ERWAT’s commitment to environmental protection, regulatory excellence, and sustainable water resource management.

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To be a world class people centered Water Care and Resource Recovery Company.
  • To be a leader in sustainable water care and water resource recovery, committed to delivering high-quality, environmentally responsible, and affordable services, through smart and innovative technologies.
  • To collectively protect water resources and ensure a sustainable future for the City of Ekurhuleni and beyond.

ERWAT’s values define both who we are and how we operate. They guide decision-making, shape organisational culture, and inform how we deliver sustainable, high-quality water care services to our stakeholders. These values are expressed through two complementary dimensions: Intrinsic Values, which reflect our internal principles and ethical foundation, and Extrinsic Values, which describe how these principles are demonstrated in practice.

Intrinsic Values
These values form the ethical and cultural core of ERWAT and guide how we conduct ourselves as an organisation.

  • Respect
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Efficiency

Extrinsic Values
These values reflect how ERWAT’s principles are translated into service delivery, innovation, and measurable impact.

  • Commitment to SHE sustainability
  • Service centric customer focus
  • Innovation
  • Excellence in wastewater treatment

ERWAT Strategic Focus Areas

  • Utilising best-in-class technologies to deliver right-sized wastewater treatment works, implemented at the right time and in the most suitable geographical locations.
  • Providing sustainable, affordable, and high-quality wastewater services through scientific, innovative, and effective organisational practices.
  • Continuously researching and developing new technologies and energy-efficient solutions, thoroughly tested before implementation.
  • Positioning ERWAT as a partner of choice, driving growth and creating competitive value for shareholders and stakeholders.

Download the ERWAT Company Profile to explore the organisation’s strategy, governance framework, and operational capabilities.

departments
ERWAT’s success is driven by collaboration across diverse departments — Commercial Business, Operations & Maintenance, Scientific Services, Infrastructure Planning & Projects
Corporate Social Investment
From school water campaigns to community-based initiatives, we’re shaping a culture that values sustainability and shared responsibility.
green drop certification
ERWAT proudly upholds South Africa’s Green Drop standards, awarded to wastewater facilities that consistently achieve outstanding environmental and compliance performance.

ERWAT Strategic Focus Areas

  • Utilising best-in-class technologies to deliver right-sized wastewater treatment works, implemented at the right time and in the most suitable geographical locations.
  • Providing sustainable, affordable, and high-quality wastewater services through scientific, innovative, and effective organisational practices.
  • Continuously researching and developing new technologies and energy-efficient solutions, thoroughly tested before implementation.
  • Positioning ERWAT as a partner of choice, driving growth and creating competitive value for shareholders and stakeholders.

Download the ERWAT Company Profile to explore the organisation’s strategy, governance framework, and operational capabilities.

departments
ERWAT’s success is driven by collaboration across diverse departments — Commercial Business, Operations & Maintenance, Scientific Services, Infrastructure Planning & Projects
Corporate Social Investment
From school water campaigns to community-based initiatives, we’re shaping a culture that values sustainability and shared responsibility.
green drop certification
ERWAT proudly upholds South Africa’s Green Drop standards, awarded to wastewater facilities that consistently achieve outstanding environmental and compliance performance.

Trusted Leadership, Proven Excellence

At the heart of ERWAT’s commitment to Excellence in Water Care is a team of professionals who lead with integrity, expertise, and foresight. Our leadership brings together decades of experience in engineering, environmental science, finance, and governance — united by a shared vision to deliver sustainable water solutions that serve both communities and the environment.

senior management team