# South Africa's Wastewater Crisis Deepens | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-09-18T18:21:24+00:00
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## Resource

South Africa’s wastewater crisis is hitting hard — a new Green Drop report reveals most major cities are failing catastrophically, with raw sewage flooding rivers, streets, and even drinking water. Cities like eThekwini, Tshwane, and Buffalo City now rank in “very poor” or “critical” zones, exposing massive health risks and environmental damage. Aging infrastructure, vandalism, and chronic underfunding fuel the collapse, while only Ekurhuleni holds a “good” rating — barely. Johannesburg’s scores have plummeted, and past disasters like the 2022 floods continue to haunt treatment systems. No quick fixes in sight — this is a national emergency unfolding right now. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-18-raw-sewage-is-flowing-in-nearly-every-metro-and-the-numbers-keep-getting-worse/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/44ee6a7d3b90a7e9 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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