THE eThekwini Municipality City manager, Sipho Nzuza, has assured Durban residents that the water delivered to all residents is not contaminated.

In a statement, Nzuza said city officials have been inundated with calls from residents trying to ascertain the veracity of incorrect information.

“We are very concerned with lies making rounds that our water is not clean. Water is very important in sustaining human life and under no circumstances shall we compromise on that. We have got water experts working for the City who are responsibility for ensuring that without fail we provide clean water that is safe to drink. Even the water that we happen to provide with water tankers in times of emergencies is clean,” said Nzuza.

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Some residents received information to the effect that in certain areas water is laden with pathogens which are microorganisms that have a deadly potential to trigger diseases such as diarrhoea.

“We understand that it is the electioneering period and some would want to be seen to be doing something by their bosses by peddling lies. We are calling for responsible leadership to all political leaders in our communities and refrain from sending communities in panic mode solely to score cheap political points at the expense of the welfare of our communities. We are fully aware of reports of water borne diseases in northern parts of the country, but not here,” said Nzuza.

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He said the City had resolved all water problems in its northern parts and appealed to residents to report any water leaks by sending text message on 083 7073 013.

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