Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality announced on Thursday that the latest tests done on water samples from the Grassridge Treatment Works showed no signs of e.Coli, but evidence of coliform bacteria remains.
The City's Director Water Distribution, Joseph Tsatsire, said the Metro would be working to ensure that this was also cleared, and after further sampling, the results would be presented to the residents.
Tsatsire said e. Coli was detected at the Grassridge Water Treatment Works which was being used to temporarily augment supply to the Metro while Phase 3 of the Nooitgedagt water project was being completed.
He said Grassridge was isolated from the bulk reticulation system on Tuesday evening.
"We again dosed chlorine into the reticulation system and we took samples from the points that had previously failed. I'm glad to say all e. Coli has been cleared from the water. There is no e. Coli currently, there is just what we call coliforms that are still in the water, plus-minus 70% compliant," he said.
Executive Mayor Eugene Johnson also assured residents that the Metro was addressing the poor water quality as a matter of urgency.
"In the short term, please take the necessary steps to help safeguard your health and safety by boiling or disinfecting tap water. Together, we will overcome this crisis," she said.
Meanwhile, Democratic Alliance Councillor Annette Lovemore says the party has not received the full report they requested in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
She said it was also concerning that the Metro did not warn residents immediately, which Lovemore said was "illegal".
