Mhlathuze Water (MW) is a state-owned entity established in 1980 It reports to the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation. It is based in Richards Bay and operates in the Province of KwaZulu Natal. The entity predominantly operates in the uMkhanyakude, King Cetshwayo and Zululand District Municipalities but has plans to expand beyond these geographies. Mhlathuze Water is supplied by three dominant water sources namely: Mhlathuze River, Lake Mzingazi and Lake Nsezi. The organization’s business activities include raw (untreated), clarified (partially treated) and purified water supply; disposal of industrial and domestic waste water; and scientific services The organisation provides these bulk water services in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. The organisation’s major clients include: Foskor, Richards Bay Minerals, City of uMhlathuze and Mondi. Mhlathuze Water strives to achieve its role as a water board by being a responsible bulk water service provider in terms of the Water Services Act, 1997 No. 108 of 1997, and by supporting and assisting local water service authorities with planning, development, operations and maintenance of water services schemes.