Minister Pemmy Majodina released the Green Drop Report, alongside progress reports on the Blue Drop and No Drop programmes, providing a comprehensive update on South Africa’s drinking water quality, service provision and wastewater management.
The Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop Certification programmes are key regulatory tools of the Department of Water and Sanitation, designed to drive excellence and accountability across municipalities.
These incentive-based programmes assess performance in drinking water quality, wastewater treatment, as well as water conservation and demand management.
The Green Drop Report will provide an in-depth evaluation of wastewater management across municipalities, while the Blue Drop and No Drop progress reports will track improvements and ongoing challenges in drinking water quality and water use efficiency.
Together, these reports will deliver a clear, evidence-based snapshot of how municipalities are meeting their constitutional obligations to provide reliable water and sanitation services.
They will also recognise high-performing Water Services Authorities, identify areas of concern, and outline targeted interventions to strengthen regulation and support struggling municipalities.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
