Taung
Tap water in Taung comes from 3 water systems: 2 low risk, 1 high risk. Boil it or use bottled water where the rating is high risk.
3 official water systems are listed for this town. Each keeps its own rating.
Is it safe?
Majeakgoro (Greater Taung LM - Managed by Sedibeng Water)
High risk
Boil it or use bottled water
Run by Dr. Ruth S Mompati District Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 89.2%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 52.9%.
Chemical tests passed: 56.6%.
Is it safe?
Bogosing (Greater Taung LM - Managed by Sedibeng Water)
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
Run by Dr. Ruth S Mompati District Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 39.4%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 100%.
Chemical tests passed: 93.5%.
Is it safe?
Kgomotso (Greater Taung LM - Managed by Sedibeng)
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
Run by Dr. Ruth S Mompati District Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 23.3%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 98.9%.
Chemical tests passed: 96.5%.
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 Taung, North West?
Tap water in Taung comes from 3 water systems: 2 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.