DA secures assurances from Jhb Water officials that Jhb potable water safe
24 May 2023
The DA in Johannesburg has received numerous questions regarding the safety of potable water in Johannesburg in wake of the outbreak of cholera reported in Tshwane, Limpopo and the Free State. Upon inquiry urgent, we can confirm having received assurances that Johannesburg's water remains safe.
The source of the cholera outbreak across northern parts of South Africa is yet to be traced and the possibility of it spreading to Johannesburg should not be ruled out. As such, and as the DA’s Shadow MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Service, I yesterday morning made contact with Johannesburg Water to confirm whether potable water supplied by Johannesburg Water is safe to drink.
Appropriate to the urgency of the situation, I received such confirmation that the City’s potable water as supplied by Johannesburg Water is free of cholera and is safe to consume. I thank the officials of Johannesburg Water who ensured rapid answers to urgent questions asked by the DA on behalf of residents.
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