White River
Yes. Tap water in White River is low risk across 2 water systems. Safe to drink from the tap.
2 official water systems are listed for this town. Each keeps its own rating.
Is it safe?
White River (White River TW)
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
Run by City of Mbombela Local Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 23.7%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 98.2%.
Chemical tests passed: 83.6%.
Is it safe?
White River Country Estates (White River CE TW)
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
Run by City of Mbombela Local Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 18.1%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 98.4%.
Chemical tests passed: 86.5%.
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 White River, Mpumalanga?
Yes. Tap water in White River is low risk across 2 water systems. 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.