Mogale City reassures tap water is safe despite national hazardous ARV concerns
Mogale City addresses public concern over antiretroviral reports and whether their drinking water is safe.
Recent reports about antiretroviral compounds found in South Africa’s water sources have left many residents concerned about the safety of their drinking water, but how safe is the tap water in Mogale City?
Mogale City Local Municipality’s (MCLM) communications officer, Refilwe Mahlangu, said their Water Services acknowledges these concerns and their potential link to drinking water.
“We reassure residents that while Rand Water supplies treated bulk water to Mogale City, our Water Services Division conducts regular, independent water quality monitoring to ensure full compliance with the South African National Standard 241:2015 for drinking water,” she said.
Mahlangu added that, “To date, all drinking water samples tested have consistently met safety standards and pose no health risk, confirming that our tap water remains safe to drink. In addition, regular water quality review meetings are held between Rand Water and Mogale’s Water Services to uphold the highest standards of water safety and quality.”
She concluded they remain committed to providing residents with water that is not only reliable but safe, trusted and of the highest quality.
