Residents in these cape town areas must boil their tap water

According to the City of Cape Town's website, the following areas are currently under a boil water notice, which means that residents in these areas must boil their tap water before consumption:

  1. Hout Bay: The entire area of Hout Bay, including Imizamo Yethu, is under a boil water notice.
  2. Langa: The entire area of Langa, including the Langa Hospital, is under a boil water notice.
  3. Khayelitsha: The areas of Khayelitsha, including the Khayelitsha Hospital, are under a boil water notice.
  4. Gugulethu: The areas of Gugulethu, including the Gugulethu Hospital, are under a boil water notice.
  5. Lwandle: The entire area of Lwandle is under a boil water notice.
  6. Khayelitsha's Section 10: This specific section of Khayelitsha is under a boil water notice.
  7. Makhaza: The entire area of Makhaza is under a boil water notice.

Please note that this information is subject to change, and residents are advised to check the City of Cape Town's website or social media channels for updates on boil water notices.

It's essential to boil tap water before consumption to prevent waterborne illnesses. Boiling water is a simple and effective way to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that may be present in the water.