Lephalale
Tap water in Lephalale 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?
Lephalale LM/ Zeeland WTP - Reticulation System
High risk
Boil it or use bottled water
Run by Lephalale Local Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 75.3%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 65.6%.
Chemical tests passed: 96.5%.
Is it safe?
Lephalale LM/ Matimba WTP - Reticulation System
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
Run by Lephalale Local Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 40.3%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 100%.
Chemical tests passed: 99.5%.
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 Lephalale, Limpopo?
Tap water in Lephalale 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.