East London
Yes. Tap water in East London is low risk. Safe to drink from the tap.
Is it safe?
47%
Umzonyana WTW (East London)
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
0507090100
Run by Buffalo City Local Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 46.5%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 99.6%.
Chemical tests passed: 94.7%.
Source
DWS Blue Drop Progress Report 2025.
Period covered: July 2023 to June 2024.
The Blue Drop risk rating combines a system’s size and load, how many bacterial and chemical tests passed, staff skills, and whether it has a water safety plan. Lower is better. Map positions are approximate.
Common questions
Can I drink the tap water in East London, Eastern Cape?
Yes. Tap water in East London is low risk. Safe to drink from the tap.
Where do these ratings come from?
DWS Blue Drop Progress Report 2025. Period covered: July 2023 to June 2024.