In response to the rumour that is flying around that the Metro's drinking water is unsafe, please be advised that our drinking water is in fact safe; this has also been confirmed by the latest test results of the Municipality's Scientific Laboratory Services Division. The "clean" (ecoli-free) test results also apply to KwaZakhele, where there was recently an outbreak of shigella. The Municipality tests its drinking water at approximately 100 testing points all over the Metro, on a weekly … [Read more...] about Metro Drinking Water is Safe
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Water crisis: NMMU still without water
Despite assurances from Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality that water would be restored to NMMU by 6:00 pm yesterday, the North, South and Second Avenue campuses are still without water. This means many of the NMMU toilets are blocked. Even though plumbers are on site, a lack of water means that the problem cannot easily be fixed. In terms of toilets students and staff are being requested to please use the following ablutions: South Campus: Buildings 12 and 13 and the Main Building North … [Read more...] about Water crisis: NMMU still without water
Mandela Bay Drinking Water is Safe
A local daily newspaper ran a series of tests on drinking water within the Metro and published the results. See statement below from the Portfolio Chairperson, Infrastructure, Engineering, and Electricity, Cllr Andile Mfunda, regarding the quality and safety of drinking water in Nelson Mandela Bay: The results from the laboratory are noted, but it must be reiterated that if samples are taken from infrastructure that is not under the control of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality it is … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay Drinking Water is Safe
