2010: Tap water of high quality
2007-12-27 10:10
One issue that thousands of 2010 visitors won't have to worry about is the quality of local water.
Unlike most destinations where tourists have to buy bottled water, SA's tap water is of high quality and compares favourably with that of leading industrialised nations, leaving visitors with extra money to spend elsewhere.
Department of Water Affairs director, Leonardo Manus says SA compared favourably with countries such as Canada, a world leader in managing the quality of tap water.
"As part of the 2010 World Cup preparations, the department is joining hands with the host cities and towns to get water safety and security plans in place to ensure municipalities are prepared for the occurrence of drinking water quality failures," Manus said.
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