Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in George, South Africa ?


3 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 0% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of South Africa?


54 people said I drink filtered tap water, 106 people said I love the tap water here, 77 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 45% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in George then?


The quality of tap water in George, South Africa, is generally considered to be good. The water is sourced from the Outeniqua Mountains and undergoes treatment processes to ensure its safety and cleanliness. However, it is always recommended to check with local authorities or the municipality for the most up-to-date information on water quality and any potential issues.

Answers in George vs. South Africa

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Do you drink municipal tap water and where do you live? : r ...   - Aug 8, 2022 ... I'm curious to know how many South Africans drink municipal water and if not why… ... Yes, George, Western Cape. u/MyNameIsNicci avatar.

Drinking water from the tap - Cape Town Forum - Tripadvisor   - Nov 27, 2013 ... Cape Town, South Africa. Show Prices. wild-wings ·. 11 years ago. George, South Africa · 2,200 forum posts. #2 of 21 ·. Agree with VdC. Cape ...

Is the refillable water from Checkers Stonehill Crossing safe to drink ...   - Apr 9, 2025 ... George Menikou please tell us more . 6 mos ... South Africa is considered 3rd best drinking water behind Switzerland and Scandinavia...

Just visited south africa.. what's up with the tap water? Traveler's ...   - Mar 9, 2022 ... I once got a very bad bout of upset stomach after drinking tap water in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). My SA GP once told me that we learn to ...

Watering times revert to summer hours George Municipality would ...   - Jan 16, 2020 ... ... South Africa is facing in terms of water scarcity. All western cape municipalities must meet the requirements of the provincial drought of ...

Are tap water quality standards in Laos safe?   - Nov 13, 2023 ... I had already completed my research on drinking water in South Africa. ... tap water in Kuala Lumpur ne George Town? Jim Pope and 7 others.

Drinking water from the tap - Cape Town Message Board - Tripadvisor   - Nov 27, 2013 ... Cape Town, South Africa. Show Prices. wild-wings ·. 11 years ago. George, South Africa · 2,200 forum posts. #2 of 21 ·. Agree with VdC. Cape ...

George Municipality - 2B Water Restrictions remain in place   - Jan 14, 2021 ... ... South Africa is facing in terms of water scarcity. All western cape municipalities must meet the requirements of the provincial drought of ...

My husband drinks bathroom tap water at night because he's too ...   - Sep 5, 2025 ... ... drinking tap water all my life.". last Fri. 5. George Andres-Chota. In Africa many drink mud water. Tap water won't kill a good man. But a ...

What temperature is your tap water?   - Feb 10, 2025 ... Anyone reading lower? How hot is your water in S. Africa, Australia, etc. today? Male, 48, Westchester County, NY, 10.5 US. No banana ...

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