Last week a resident from Paarl posted a video on Facebook warning residents about the quality of drinking water in Drakenstein.
In the video the man shows a glass with water and tiny organisms swimming inside.
The man from Northern Paarl claimed it came from his tap.
On Friday Drakenstein Municipality informed its residents it was aware of the video that was circling on social media claiming Paarl residents should be careful of drinking municipal tap water.
“The municipality made contact with this resident this morning (Friday) and understands that the tap has not been used for quite some time as well as that a hosepipe has been attached to the tap.
“It collected water samples at the residence itself as well as the bulk water meter providing water to the private estate.
“There is a strong possibility that the organisms are larvae that hatched in the section of the water pipe that is connected to the tap, or inside the hosepipe, due to these not haven’t been used for quite some time.
“Larvae are commonly found in standing or stagnant water. They won’t be able to survive in the larger water distribution network of the municipality, due to the high water pressure being applied in the network.”
On Tuesday Drakenstein Municipality told Paarl Post the sample they took from the resident’s home showed the water quality is fine.
“The micro-analysis showed there was no E Coli or harmful bacteria in the water. The sample was tested by an independent laboratory.
“Drakenstein Municipality can assure residents there is absolutely no reason for concern.
“It is recognised for the high-quality, clean potable water it provides to residents.
“The municipality’s water is tested bi-weekly and adheres to the national standards, SANS 241, which stipulate the specifications for drinking-water quality in South Africa.”
