BRONKHORSTSPRUIT - The water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit has raised concerns about the maintenance of municipal water treatment systems.
Experts warn that reliance on a limited number of chlorine suppliers and rising costs pose operational risks for municipalities and water boards.
More than 400 people have reportedly fallen ill with gastrointestinal symptoms in Bronkhorstspruit.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation has resumed chlorinating the water supply in Bronkhorstspruit.
But residents are still being warned against using the water for drinking, cleaning or washing.
Untreated water may remain in reservoirs and pipelines, which need to be flushed before the supply can be considered safe.
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