The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has moved swiftly to reassure residents that water supplied by municipal tankers remains safe for human consumption amid the ongoing water scare in Bronkhorstspruit.
In a statement addressing growing public concern, the City emphasised that alternative water supplies are subject to strict quality-control procedures and routine laboratory testing to ensure compliance with national drinking water standards.
Tshwane Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya confirmed that continuous water quality monitoring and regular testing were being conducted to ensure the water met the required safety standards.
“To provide further peace of mind, municipal health officials have collected an additional round of water samples directly from tankers servicing farms and informal settlements across Region 7,” she said.
The mayor further revealed that the mobile tankers draw their water from the Cullinan Reservoir system, an independent supply network completely separate from the affected Bronkhorstspruit water infrastructure.
Authorities confirmed that there was no indication of contamination in the tanker network.
Meanwhile, the City stressed that the latest round of sampling was a precautionary measure prompted by heightened vigilance, rather than a response to any identified health threat.
“The City recognises the concerns residents may have about water safety during this period and wishes to reassure communities that every possible measure is being taken to maintain the safety and quality of alternative water supplies,” the statement read.
The City added that alternative water supply operations would continue uninterrupted, with tankers maintaining their established delivery schedule.
Water would continue to be distributed to informal settlements and rural farms four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
