Water Contamination Scares Hit Joburg Suburbs — Councillors Blame ‘Cowboy’ Contractors

Water contamination scares hit Joburg suburbs — councillors blame ‘cowboy’ contractors

Joburg’s eastern suburbs have faced repeated water cuts this year as contractors fixing sewerage infrastructure allegedly damage drinking-water pipes, risking contamination.

Joburg water WARNING: Don't drink tap water

Joburg residents have been warned not to drink or use tap water following pipeline damage. Here’s which streets are affected and what happens next.

Joburg Water says no contamination in Bezuidenhout Valley thus far - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

This follows Thursday's warning that there might be a possible contamination in certain areas.

Joburg Water warns Bezuidenhout Valley residents of possible contamination after pipeline damage

Johannesburg Water has warned Bezuidenhout Valley residents not to use the tap water after pipeline damage raised concerns of supply contamination.