No contamination in North Riding's water

Johannesburg Water has confirmed that water in the North Riding area is free of any bacteria following suspected contamination.

Spokesperson, Isaac Dhludhlu says residents can now consume tap water.

"After extensive tests in the laboratory, Joburg Water can confirm that water is free of any bacteria and all residents can use their tap water for human consumption (drinking and cooking) as there was no detection of sewer contamination within the water network."

Residents in the North Riding area, specifically in Boundary, Aureole and Spionskop streets were warned of possible sewerage in water.

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"Laboratory results that we received from seven hydrants in the reticulation indicated that no E-coli and coliform bacteria was found in the samples," says Dhludhlu