{
  "id": 16637614,
  "title": "Association says chlorine supply for water treatment stable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/association-says-chlorine-supply-for-water-treatment-stable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:32:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/association-says-chlorine-supply-for-water-treatment-stable/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The chlorine supply for water treatment in the country is stable, according to industry experts. This assurance is given amid efforts to resolve a water contamination issue in Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, which has resulted in hundreds of individuals falling ill. Despite no reported shortage of chlorine in the broader supply chain, the municipality admitted that the water treatment plant went without chlorine dosing for three weeks between mid-September and October.\n\nDeputy President Paul Mashatile, who visited Bronkhorstspruit and Bronkhorstspruit Hospital as part of an oversight visit, reported on the City's progress in providing temporary water supply via water tankers, Jojo Tanks, and boreholes. The ultimate objective is to restore the plant's operation and restore water access through municipal taps.\n\nNdweleni Mphephu, Director of the Association of Water and Sanitation, emphasized that chlorine must be consistently available to ensure uninterrupted water treatment plant operation. He stressed that while there is no shortage of chlorine, authorities need to plan effectively regarding their feedstock to avoid disruptions.\n\nThe Deputy President, in his role as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Water and Sanitation, visited the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works and met with healthcare officials at Bronkhorstspruit District Hospital. The government has intensified measures, including expanding water tanker capacity, conducting public health awareness campaigns, and providing additional healthcare support to tackle the outbreak and ensure secure water access.",
  "summary": "Association of Water and Sanitation has stressed that chlorine is a consumable and is available.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}