Joburg Water lifts precautionary alert in Bezuidenhout Valley after tests confirm tap water is safe
Johannesburg Water has confirmed that tap water in affected parts of Bezuidenhout Valley is safe for normal use, following repairs to a damaged pipeline and laboratory tests that met the required standards.
Johannesburg Water has lifted a precautionary water quality alert in Bezuidenhout Valley following laboratory tests confirming that tap water in the affected properties meets the required safety standards. The alert was issued after repairs to a damaged water pipeline at the corner of 6th Street and 8th Avenue, which were completed on Wednesday.
The pipeline was damaged when a tree stump fell on it during excavation work by a contractor replacing a sewer pipe. Test results collected on October 23 and 25 from the affected properties were found to meet the required water quality standards for microbiological and chemical parameters. Residents in the affected properties may resume normal water use, including drinking, cooking, and other household activities.
Johannesburg Water has also urged residents to flush their internal plumbing systems to clear any water that may have remained in the pipes during the restriction.
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