The Department of Water and Sanitation says it has detected the presence of cholera in the Vaal and Harts Rivers in North West and Northern Cape. The Department has advised communities and water users along the Harts and Vaal Rivers from Christiana downstream to be careful when using untreated water. The tests were taken last month during routine raw water sampling from five sites.
Department spokesperson Wisani Mabasa says, “During the routine 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. Communities are advised not to drink or come into contact with the raw water from the rivers. Follow up sampling on the river is in process and will indicate extent and area of caution.”
Mabasa adds, “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 chlorination of water is effective to safeguard water from the risk of cholera. 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. Water is tested to ensure safe drinking water. Water not meeting the required standard would not be supplied for drinking and domestic use.
Source: eNCA
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