Hammanskraal residents await green light to drink tap water

Fresh water gushing out of a municipal tap in Hammanskraal.

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After two decades, residents of Hammanskraal in Tshwane could soon be able to drink the water in their taps.

The community has been waiting for the green light, as the city concludes tests to confirm if their water supply is safe for consumption.

A portable wastewater treatment plant has been constructed to supply water to the area, however, it is being delayed due to challenges.

Joint statement on progress to date to deliver water to the residents of Hammanskraal pic.twitter.com/XiaPCA0FFM

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The city is currently flushing its pipes and supplying the township with tested water quality, to ensure that the water is compliant.

City of Tshwane spokesperson Selby Bokaba says communities will be advised when it is safe to consume tap water.

“Based on the turbidity challenges experienced in the past few weeks in regard to the provision of clean drinking water to the community of Hammanskraal, Magalies Water and the City of Tshwane will continue to flush the system and monitor the water quality to clear the turbidity in the network. This is aimed at ensuring the water quality is compliant of SANS specifications. Formal notification will be issued by the City of Tshwane in the near future.”