The City of Tshwane has cautioned Hammanskraal residents against buying water from roaming tankers in the area.
The city on Friday said it received disturbing news from residents who claimed there were roaming tankers selling water to locals. The city warned residents against buying the water “as it is untested and not declared safe for drinking”.
“The city provides drinkable water to its communities in formal and informal areas in Hammanskraal — free of charge. The water provided by the city’s authorised tankers has been declared safe for drinking after a series of tests conducted confirmed it does not contain cholera. “Officials from the Tshwane metro police department have been activated and will do a stop-and-search of any trucks transporting water without a valid permit. Residents are urged to write down the registration numbers of the tankers selling water and report them immediately to TMPD.”
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