Understanding SANS 241: Is Your Drinking Water Safe?

SANS 241:2024 is South Africa's national standard for drinking water quality. It defines the acceptable limits for physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters in potable water — the water you drink, cook with, and bathe in.

Municipal water is treated to meet these standards at the source. However, by the time water travels through ageing distribution pipes and reaches your tap, the quality may have changed. Old pipes can introduce sediment, heavy metals, and even bacteria.

For households relying on borehole water or rainwater harvesting, meeting SANS 241 requires active filtration and treatment. A multi-stage system — typically including sediment filtration, activated carbon, and UV sterilisation — is necessary to ensure compliance.

Techne Water partners with SANAS-accredited Envirocare Labs to test water quality and design systems that bring your supply into full SANS 241:2024 compliance. Independent testing gives you certainty, not guesswork.

If you are unsure whether your current water supply meets the standard, contact us to arrange a water quality assessment.