Water Crisis | Safety concerns linger in Bez Valley as Pretoria boil notice lifted

Residents of Bezuidenhout Valley in Johannesburg have been warned not to drink or use tap water following possible contamination linked to damage to a water pipeline during sewer repairs. The restriction will remain in place until laboratory tests confirm the water is safe. This comes amid other water safety concerns, with more than 400 children reportedly falling ill in Bronkhorstspruit, and more than 130 people falling ill at Rhodes University and St Albans Prison as officials investigate possible water contamination. What are the risks of contaminated water, and how are affected communities expected to cope while investigations continue? J (Source: SABC News | Region: Global)