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South Africa is a water-stressed country. Our average rainfall is around half of the global average and many areas have continuous water restrictions. Added

Blue Drop Report confirms the Overstrand water supply is of good quality and safe to drink.

How safe is drinking water from our taps? Is it time to switch to bottled water?

3 May 2022 - It has been brewing for decades, but like the long-neglected electricity system, the long-neglected water supply, treatment and reticulation systems are now collapsing. Best be prepared.

It has been brewing for decades, the long-neglected water supply, treatment and reticulation systems are now collapsing.

In the latest news in South Africa on Sunday 1 May 2022, a man allegedly slit the throat of a 8-year-old girl in her home in Mamelodi.

"Overall management of drinking water quality in the municipal space needs to be improved with proper monitoring taking place and managing all aspects of the process."

23% of South Africa's drinking water doesn't meet the legal safety standards. Two provinces lead with the least safe water.

A new Blue Drop Progress Report suggests 23 percent of the country's tap water is ranked as a critical risk and doesn't meet legal safety standards.

‘You can’t keep running a car if you don’t look after it. It will break down and stop. The same is true for power stations or roads. If you don’t maintain it, the potholes get worse and the road breaks apart … Bang! Suddenly you hit the cliff and the entire asset collapses. I’m worr...