Kimberley
Tap water in Kimberley is medium risk. Usually fine, but check local notices.
Is it safe?
50%
Greater Kimberley
Medium risk
Usually fine, but check local notices
0507090100
Run by Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality.
Blue Drop risk rating 50.1%. Lower is better.
Bacterial tests passed: 99.3%.
Chemical tests passed: 88.6%.
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 Kimberley, Northern Cape?
Tap water in Kimberley is medium risk. Usually fine, but check local notices.
Where do these ratings come from?
DWS Blue Drop Progress Report 2025. Period covered: July 2023 to June 2024.