Can I drink the tap water?

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


8 people said "I love the tap water here", 4 people said "The tap water is not safe to drink", 1 people said "I drink filtered tap water".

All in all, 62% 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 Johannesburg then?


The tap water in Johannesburg is generally considered safe to drink. The city has a well-maintained water treatment system, and the water quality meets the national standards for drinking water. However, it is always recommended to use a water filter or boil the tap water before consuming it to ensure maximum safety, especially for individuals with weaker immune systems or those who are more susceptible to waterborne diseases.

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Dangerously Low on Water, Cape Town Now Faces 'Day Zero' - The ...   -Jan 30, 2018 ... Residents collected water from a communal tap in an informal settlement in ... As far back as 2007, South Africa's Department of Water Affairs ...

Drinking water from the tap - Cape Town Message Board - TripAdvisor   -My question is: Is the tap water OK to drink in Cape Town? thanks. Mentioned in this post. ... Cape Town's water, like most of South Africa, is safe to drink from the tap. Mentioned in this post. ... Johannesburg, South... Level Contributor.

Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) | Twitter   -The latest Tweets from Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater). Johannesburg Water mandate is to ... 688 1699 [email protected]. Johannesburg, South Africa.

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