JOHANNESBURG - Government is giving municipalities three years to build capacity and deliver better water services.
The Water and Sanitation Department held a two-day summit to discuss water quality issues.
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu admits several municipalities are not testing their water.
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He says this could compromise the health of residents.
Mchunu says the department is considering various interventions, including legislation changes to improve water provision services.
* eNCA's Moloko Moloto reports.
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