Manguzi
Tap water in Manguzi comes from 2 water systems: 1 low risk, 1 high risk. Boil it or use bottled water where the rating is high risk.
2 official water systems are listed for this town. Each keeps its own rating.
Is it safe?
Manguzi
High risk
Boil it or use bottled water
Run by uMkhanyakude District Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 82.2%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 90.9%.
Chemical tests passed: 93.7%.
Is it safe?
Manguzi Airfield
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
Run by uMkhanyakude District Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 39.9%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 100%.
Chemical tests passed: 87.6%.
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 Manguzi, KwaZulu-Natal?
Tap water in Manguzi comes from 2 water systems: 1 low risk, 1 high risk. Boil it or use bottled water where the rating is high risk.
Where do these ratings come from?
DWS Blue Drop Progress Report 2025. Period covered: July 2023 to June 2024.