On Wednesday, the department said during raw water sampling in September, water from five sites namely; Wentzel Dam, Schweizer Reneke, Christiana, Barkley West Caravan Park, and Douglas Weir indicated the presence of cholera.
Residents are urged to be cautious about the untreated water. Picture: Bhekikhaya Mabaso/Independent NewspapersThe Department of Water and Sanitation has urged communities and water users along the Harts and Vaal rivers from Christiana downstream to be careful in the use of the raw water from the rivers.
“The communities under the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Francis Baard, and Pixley ka Seme District Municipalities and the water services authorities in the area have been requested to take extra care in the water treatment process, disinfection and chlorination of the water,” the department said.The Naledi, Greater Taung, Leekwa Teemane, Magareng, Dikgatlong Sol Plaatje, Siyacuma, and Phokwane Municipalities treat water from the rivers to ensure it is safe for consumption.
“All possible pollution sources from the Bloemhof Dam to Douglas are considered, specifically from the discharge of wastewater treatment works. The required compliance monitoring and enforcement activities will continue to ensure compliance,” the department said.
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