Healthcare Alerts| Infectious Diseases | Cholera
Department warns of an increase in cholera bacteria in Harts & Vaal Rivers
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Published on MedED: 21 October 2024
Type of article: News
MedED Catalogue Reference: MNC004
Category: News
Category Cross-reference: Infectious Diseases
Keywords: cholera, infectious diseases
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21 October 2024, 14:15
The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a warning to communities along the Harts and Vaal rivers, particularly from Christiana downstream, about the presence of cholera bacteria in the water. Routine sampling last month revealed cholera contamination at five locations, including Wentzel Dam, Schweizer-Reneke, and Christiana.
The department advises residents to avoid drinking or coming into contact with untreated water from these rivers.
Follow-up testing is ongoing to determine the extent of the contamination.
Authorities remind the public that untreated water from rivers, dams, and streams is not safe for drinking unless properly disinfected. Residents are encouraged to boil water for safety if necessary, and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases has provided guidelines for safe water consumption.
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