High levels of manganese have been detected in water in areas in Pretoria, the City of Tshwane said on Tuesday.
Spokeswoman Nomasonto Ndlovu said areas including Montana, Sinnoville, Wonderboom and Pretoria North were affected but that the water posed no health risk.
"Manganese and iron at high concentration affects the aesthetic appearance of the water and does not pose a health risk... the water will have a metallic taste," Ndlovu said in a statement.
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