South Africa
Tap water safety information for 8 cities
Cities in South Africa
Cape Town
South Africa
Excellent mountain spring water — drink freely from the tap.
Johannesburg
South Africa
Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
Soweto
South Africa
Johannesburg/Soweto tap water is treated but intermittent supply issues and ageing pipes can introduce risk; use bottled or properly filtered water for drinking and preparing food. Brushing teeth and showering are generally fine with tap water, but avoid ice and raw produce unless washed with bottled water.
Vereeniging
South Africa
Municipal water is treated but aging infrastructure and occasional supply issues mean tourists should stick to bottled or reliably filtered water for drinking, ice, and washing produce. Boil or filter if you must use tap water for consumption.
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
Pretoria
South Africa
Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
Durban
South Africa
Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
Welkom
South Africa
Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.