Hotazel
Tap water in Hotazel comes from 2 water systems: 1 medium 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?
Mamatwan/Hotazel Ground water Management Area D41k-g2
High risk
Boil it or use bottled water
Run by Joe Morolong Local Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 84.1%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 71.4%.
Chemical tests passed: 96.1%.
Is it safe?
Hotazel
Medium risk
Usually fine, but check local notices
Run by Joe Morolong Local Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 51.3%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 72.2%.
Chemical tests passed: 99.4%.
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 Hotazel, Northern Cape?
Tap water in Hotazel comes from 2 water systems: 1 medium 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.