Barkly West
No. Tap water in Barkly West is high risk. Boil it or use bottled water.
Is it safe?
87%
Barkley West
High risk
Boil it or use bottled water
0507090100
Run by Dikgatlong Local Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 86.6%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 84%.
Chemical tests passed: 72.9%.
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 Barkly West, Northern Cape?
No. Tap water in Barkly West is high risk. Boil it or use bottled water.
Where do these ratings come from?
DWS Blue Drop Progress Report 2025. Period covered: July 2023 to June 2024.