Matatiele
Tap water in Matatiele comes from 2 water systems: 1 low risk, 1 medium risk. Usually fine, but check local notices where the rating is medium risk.
2 official water systems are listed for this town. Each keeps its own rating.
Is it safe?
Matatiele LM - Matatiele TW
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
Run by Alfred Nzo District Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 48.1%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 84%.
Chemical tests passed: 90.1%.
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 Matatiele, Eastern Cape?
Tap water in Matatiele comes from 2 water systems: 1 low risk, 1 medium risk. Usually fine, but check local notices where the rating is medium risk.
Where do these ratings come from?
DWS Blue Drop Progress Report 2025. Period covered: July 2023 to June 2024.