News South Africa Gauteng Contaminated Diepsloot water tested The KZN area loses close to 50 percent of its purified water through pipe leaks, theft, neglect and wasteful use.

Diepsloot’s drinking water system was contaminated by sewage last Thursday when a contractor upgrading infrastructure accidentally damaged water pipes.

“Sewer pipes burst due to high volumes of people coming to Diepsloot from everywhere including Mozambique, Zimbabwe and rural areas. We can’t chase them.

Damaged pipes Diepsloot’s drinking water system was contaminated by sewage on April 12 when a contractor upgrading infrastructure accidentally damaged water pipes.

The project, that of the WASSUP Diepsloot organisation, focuses on building sanitation facilities, repairing and installing water pipes and taps, and educating community members on water-saving.