Blue Drop

/ 10 December 2023

SA water woes must not be ‘exaggerated’, says Mchunu

The minister is adamant the country is not experiencing a crisis, despite about half the water in our systems being unsafe for drinking

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By Sheree Bega

National

/ 6 December 2023

Severe decline in drinking water quality since 2014

Nearly half of South Africa’s drinking water systems are in a poor state

By Sheree Bega

The Green Guardian

/ 10 June 2023

Water quality reports are ‘hard proof’ of ANC’s inability to improve performance

In April last year, the department’s Green Drop report identified 334 wastewater systems in a critical condition in 90 municipalities.

By Sheree Bega

The Green Guardian

/ 6 June 2023

SA water quality has deteriorated and could pose a health risk – DWS

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s Blue and Green Drop Reports show that microbiological and chemical compliance are lacking in our drinking water

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