Boil Water Notice – De Aar & Britstown

Pixley ka Seme Municipal Health Services has just issued the following warning: BOIL WATER ALERT!

NB! Bring tap water to a rolling boil and cool before using. Boiled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.

This Boil Water Notice applies to De Aar & Britstown

E. coli bacteria was found in the drinking water at various sampling locations.

Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality: Municipal Health Services considers any confirmed E. coli positive sample as a public health hazard and a violation of drinking water standards as according to SANS 241:2015 for drinking water.

The presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria indicates that the water may be
contaminated with faecal from human or animal. Harmful microbes from faecal pollution, including E. coli can cause diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. These may pose a special Health risk for infants, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
But these symptoms are not just caused by harmful microbes in drinking water.
If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you should seek medical advice.

NB! The Boil Alert will remain in place until the water quality improves and both communities will be informed in this regard.

For more information, please contact:
Pixley ka Seme District Municipality: Municipal Health Services at 053 631 0891

The information must be shared throughout with everyone using tap water in De Aar and Britstown especially with those that may not get this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).
This can be done by posting this notice on public places/notice boards or distributing copies by hand or mail.

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