Waste and Water Purification

The main water purification plant is situated in Bredasdorp with smaller plants in all towns within the CAM area. All water complies with SANS 241 standards. Results are available on request. Water samples are tested on a regular basis. Chemical tests are done locally by plant operators at the purification plant in Bredasdorp. Water samples for bacteriological tests are sent to an independent laboratory for testing.

There is a wastewater treatment works at Bredasdorp and Struisbaai North. The quality of waste water is also monitored against SANS 242 parameters.

Available Documents

• List of studies / documents available on request.
• Water Services Development Plan (digital)

Contact Details
Head of Section:Mr Walter Linnert
E-mail: walterl@capeagulhas.gov.za
Telephone number :028 425 5601
Fax :028 425 1019
Physical Address:1 Dirkie Uys Street, Bredasdorp, 7280
Postal Address:Cape Agulhas Municipality P.O. Box 51, Bredasdorp 7280

Water Distribution

Water sources are mainly ground water from various boreholes in the area.  Bredasdorp has, in addition to boreholes, also the Uitvlucht spring and the Sanddrift dam for water supply. Water network includes reservoirs, pump stations and 222 km pipe network to consumers.

Available Documents

• List of studies / documents available on request.
• Water Services Development Plan (WSDP) (digital)

Contact Details
Head of Section:  Mr Deon Wasserman
E-mail: deonw@capeagulhas.gov.za
Telephone number:  028 425 5599
Fax: 028 425 1019
Physical Address: 1 Dirkie Uys Street, Bredasdorp, 7280
Postal Address: Cape Agulhas Municipality P.O. Box 51, Bredasdorp 7280

Waterkwaliteite 2016 / Water quality 2016