By Akani Nkuna
The City of Tshwane has lifted its boil-water advisory for the Pretoria CBD, but an investigation will probe why residents were not warned timeously after contamination was detected in the water supply.
Mayor Nasiphi Moya said on Saturday that the latest microbiological testing at Findlay Reservoir recorded no detectable E. coli or total coliform bacteria.
This means residents can resume normal use of their tap water without boiling it.
The municipality is facing backlash over its handling of the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis, where 408 cases of gastrointestinal illness were recorded between 7 and 18 October, mostly involving children under the age of four.
Moya said the water crisis will be investigated.
“As part of the broader independent investigation initiated following the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis, we will also examine the circumstances surrounding this incident, including whether any negligence occurred and why residents were not warned timeously.
“Where failures
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