Municipal Reporter
BEITBRIDGE’s normal water supplies are expected to resume after laboratory tests confirmed the water is safe for human consumption, the Municipality of Beitbridge (MoB) announced on Saturday.
“Following our previous communication (Notice 51/2026) regarding the temporary suspension of water pumping due to suspected pollution in Dam 1, the Municipality of Beitbridge (MoB) wishes to inform residents and stakeholders that joint technical investigations and comprehensive tests conducted with the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) have been concluded.” MoB said in a statement Saturday morning.
“The test results have confirmed that the water is safe for human consumption and meets all required health and safety standards.
“Consequently, expert clearance has been granted, and water pumping has resumed immediately.
Normal water supply will be restored progressively across all areas as the distribution system pressurizes.”
The municipality thanked residents and stakeholders for their patience, cooperation, and “prudent use of water” while supplies were temporarily cut to facilitate testing.
However, some residents have urged the municipality, ZINWA, and the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) to heighten security around the town’s water sources, which they say are under threat from fish poachers.
Prior to the investigation that prompted the shutdown, authorities suspected poachers may have poisoned the reservoir to harvest fish.
Some residents are worried that several makeshift poaching camps are located near Beitbridge’s reservoir dams, and authorities are yet to take action to clear them.