Be it drinking water or effluent, Overstrand residents can rest assured that Overstrand Municipality is constantly monitoring the quality of both and will, where necessary, immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that the highest standards are consistently adhered to.
WATER QUALITY:
Water quality is measured against SANS 0241 standards for drinking water.
Monthly samples are collected by an accredited laboratory to test various bacteriological, chemical, and physical parameters. If water fails to meet these standards, corrections are made at the purification works and reticulation network, followed by re-testing for compliance.
The latest report shows that water from all nine treatment plants in the Overstrand is of outstanding quality (period April 2024 – November 2024).
WASTE WATER:
Wastewater effluent quality is measured against standards (classified as either “general” or “special”) set by the Department of Water and Sanitation. Samples are taken monthly for analysis by accredited laboratories. If effluent does not meet general standards, corrections are made at the treatment works, followed by re-testing for compliance.
Over the past eight months, wastewater quality at the six treatment plants has complied 89% of the time (period April 2024 – November 2024).
A table reflecting the quality of water and waste water effluent is available on the municipality’s official website www.overstrand.gov.za. Go to Documents > Reports and Statistics
