Tshwane metro to conduct weekly checks on water systems to ensure consistent functionality

JOHANNESBURG - The City of Tshwane said it will be conducting weekly checks on its water systems to ensure consistent functionality.  

The decision followed a week-long water crisis in Hammanskraal, caused by a disruption at the Klipdrift Magalies Water Plant that resulted in cloudy water that was deemed unsafe for consumption.  

Repairs have since been completed, and the water was declared safe to drink as of Saturday.  

The Minister of Water and Sanitation’s spokesperson, Cornelius Monama, said continual samples will be taken to test the water quality.  

“Magalies Water’s highly advanced ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited Scientific Services Laboratory and its staff continuously monitor water quality in the system. Rigorous monitoring protocols are implemented and informed by a risk-based approach that adheres to regulatory frameworks.”