City’s water ranked as one of the best water supplies in the world

By Cindy Witten
21 August 2008


The City’s water department has received international visitors from Romania as well as members from Bloemfontein water. They come with the hope of discovering how the water department runs its operations.

Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, Clive Justus, says that the delegation was very impressed with the processes and checks and balances to deliver high quality potable water. Our water services were held in high esteem and is something we, as Capetonians should be very proud of.

“We’ve received rewards from the department of water affairs and the water institute over the past few months. This is an assurance that the water quality the citizens of Cape Town enjoy is excellent. There is absolutely no concern of the cities water condition and citizens should be reassured that things are well with our water supply,” said Justus.

According to the department, the awards included the Water Services Authority Checklist Award for achieving 90% overall legislative compliance in Water Services function, the Water Conservation Award in recognition of excellent water conservation practices and, the Drinking Water Quality Management Award in recognition of outstanding drinking water quality management practices.

When Cape Town’s water is compared to that of other developing countries, it is ranked amongst the best. And when compared to developed countries, it is also ranked as one of the best quality water in the world.