Accord to Rand Water, the provider of water, the recent typhoid case have not been linked tap water.
“Escherichia coli, a bacteria that is used as an indicator for faecal pollution and disease causing organisms such as Salmonella typhi, has not been detected in the drinking water supplied by Rand Water.” said Justice Mohale, the spokesperson of Rand Water.
Drinking water supplied by Rand Water complies with drinking water standards and is safe for human consumption.
