‘Dodgy’ water in our pipes
In North West, more than half of the province’s potable water sources are in such poor condition that they cannot supply clean water. This includes water purification works and boreholes, which are still a source of water in large parts of the province.
About 60% of the country’s water treatment plants do not adhere to the prescribed standards for the supply of potable water, and one in three produces water that poses a high risk to users.Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.
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