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Tshwane warns residents against buying untested water
Residents of Hammanskraal have been warned to beware of those trying to make a quick buck by selling water.
PRETORIA - The cholera outbreak has made clean water an even more scarce resource in Hammanskraal.
And for some, it's providing a financial boon.
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In the midst of the struggle, some have identified an opportunity to make money by selling water.
But, the city is warning residents against buying water from tankers roaming the area.
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The city is also reminding communities that water being sold is untested and not declared safe for drinking.
Residents are also being urged to report tankers selling water in their communities.