Widespread Water Pollution in South Africa: Unsafe Taps and Storage Tanks Found Across the Country

Unsafe water found in taps and storage tanks across South Africa, according to citizen tests. Gauteng recorded 39 unsafe samples out of 59, KwaZulu-Natal 16 out of 21, and the Free State 5 out of 7. Contamination is driven by untreated sewage, failing municipal drinking water systems, and unsafe household storage. WaterCAN emphasizes that the issues are not once-off and that the true extent of the crisis is likely much worse.