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DisasterSouth Africa·16 Oct 2026

Bronkhorstspruit water treatment plant operating at reduced capacity

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The Bronkhorstspruit water treatment plant was operating at 26% capacity, with officials warning that current water quality was unsuitable for human consumption due to high turbidity. The failure affected Region 7, including Bronkhorstspruit town, Zithobeni, Rethabiseng, Kandustria, Ekangala, and the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. Water expert Ferrial…

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The Citizen SA
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