Rietvlei
Tap water in Rietvlei is medium risk. Usually fine, but check local notices.
Is it safe?
51%
Rietvlei
Medium risk
Usually fine, but check local notices
0507090100
Run by Harry Gwala District Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 51.3%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 94.8%.
Chemical tests passed: 83.5%.
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 Rietvlei, KwaZulu-Natal?
Tap water in Rietvlei is medium risk. Usually fine, but check local notices.
Where do these ratings come from?
DWS Blue Drop Progress Report 2025. Period covered: July 2023 to June 2024.