Water supply restored to Knysna
CAPE TOWN - Knysna's Municipality has confirmed that water supply has been restored to the town.
It's been two weeks since failed water pumps caused the taps to run dry.
During this time, residents were dependent on water tankers to deliver clean drinking water
But the municipality said that reservoirs in the area had now recovered.
Deputy mayor for Knysna, Morton Gericke, said that while the water may appear discoloured, samples tested remain fully compliant with the South African National Standards.
"The joint operations centre (JOC) is pleased to report a notable improvement in our water infrastructure. System capacity is steadily stabilising, and targeted water carting efforts have successfully replenished key reservoirs. As a result, all areas should now have access to water."
Gift of the Givers spokesperson in Knysna, Mario Ferreira, said that their teams had also since wrapped up their operations.
"Due to the situation in Knysna at the moment, that looks so positive, we will be withdrawing tomorrow. We will be withdrawing from the area and go assist with our water tankers more into inland."
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CAPE TOWN - Knysna's Municipality has confirmed that water supply has been restored to the town. It's been two weeks since failed water pumps caused the taps to run dry. During this time, residents were dependent on water tankers to deliver clean drinking water But the municipality said that reservoirs in the area had now recovered. Deputy mayor for Knysna, Morton Gericke, said that while the water may appear discoloured, samples tested remain fully compliant with the South African National Standards. "The joint operations centre (JOC) is pleased to report a notable improvement in our water infrastructure. System capacity is steadily stabilising, and targeted water carting efforts have successfully replenished key reservoirs. As a result, all areas should now have access to water." Gift of the Givers spokesperson in Knysna, Mario Ferreira, said that their teams had also since wrapped up their operations. "Due to the situation in Knysna at the moment, that looks so positive, we will be withdrawing tomorrow. We will be withdrawing from the area and go assist with our water tankers more into inland."
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