Drinking water in the Lotus River and Grassy Park areas is safe to drink. This has been confirmed by the City’s Scientific Services Branch based on recent analyses of regular water samples.

The City has also not included purified wastewater into its drinking water as alleged.
  
Cape Town residents are assured that the water that comes out of their taps remains of the highest quality.

Drinking water quality across the city is monitored regularly and according to the strict South African National Standard for Drinking Water, SANS:241. See: https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Let's%20cheers%20to%20City's%20'excellent'%20drinking%20water%20quality

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