UMngeni-uThukela Water has refuted claims that the water supplied to KwaZulu-Natal residents is poisoned.
The water utility noted several fake voice notes alleging that suspects had been caught pouring poison into some dams in KwaZulu-Natal, including the Midmar Dam and another unidentified dam that supplies the eThekwini Municipality.
WATER SUPPLIED TO KWAZULU-NATAL RESIDENTS NOT POISONED
UMngeni-uThukela Water spokesperson Siyabonga Maphumulo said they dismiss the allegations as false and fake news designed to cause unnecessary panic and confusion among the public.
“The water that we supply to all our municipal customers remains safe for human consumption and is tested in accordance with the highest drinking water quality standards,” Maphumulo said.
ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY MISSES OUT ON BLUE FLAGS
Meanwhile, Durban beaches missed out yet again on this Blue Flag beaches list released by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA).
The iconic Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised voluntary eco-labels awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators.
WESSA is a South African environmental organisation which aims to initiate and support high impact environmental and conservation projects to promote participation in caring for the Earth.
In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained.
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