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05 December 2023

UPDATE: WATER BOILING NOTICE LIFTED

As a precautionary measure Langeberg Municipality issued a drinking water boiling notice to the residents in Zolani (Ward 10), Montagu (Ward 7, 11 & 12), and Bonnievale (Ward 8 ) on 5 December 2023.
 
Water is constantly tested for compliance and some results in the area was outside the norms and standards.
 
Since then, Langeberg Municipality has tested and monitored the quality of drinking water. As from 9 December 2023, we are glad to inform residents that the tap water is safe for consumption to a degree where precautionary boiling is no longer required.
 
Thank you to the residents of Zolani, Montagu and Bonnievale for your cooperation and understanding.
 
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As a precautionary measure, we urge residents in Montagu, Bonnievale and Zolani Ashton, to temporarily boil tap water for 1 minute to ensure the water is safe for consumption. Residents can also treat water with household chlorine bleach to disinfect water for consumption. Resampling is scheduled for today, 05 Dec 2023.

THE AREAS AFFECTED:

  • ASHTON :  Zolani (Ward 10)
  • MONTAGU:  (Ward 7, 11,12) -Montagu South, Montagu West, Montagu Central, Bergsig and Ashbury
  • BONNIEVALE: (Ward 8) Bonnievale & Uitzig

 Water boiling requirements:

🚰 As a safety precaution, residents should boil tap water for ⏰️ at least 1 minute to use for drinking purposes.

🥤Let it cool down and store water in clean food grade containers and keep containers covered.

 Alternative disinfection method for water:

🥄Mix one teaspoon of unperfumed household Chlorine Bleach to 20 liters of water.

⏰Allow the mixture to stand for 2 hours.

🥤Keep the water covered with a cloth or lid to keep out flies and dirt. Your water is now safe to drink.

Langeberg Municipality will continue to test the water and monitor the quality of drinking water to inform residents when the water is again safe for consumption to a degree where precautionary boiling is no longer required.

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