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Overview
We are excited to introduce you to our Water Quality Testing Laboratory which is situated at the N17 corridor in Ermelo, bounded by Ekurhuleni Metro of the Gauteng Province to the west, Sedibeng District Municipality of the Northern Free State to the south west, Ehlanzeni District Municipality to the north east of Mpumalanga Province, Nkangala District Municipality to the north of Mpumalanga Province, Amajuba District Municipality to the south east of KZN and Swaziland to the east.
The laboratory was established twelve years ago in 2011 with the ultimate goal to guarantee safe drinking water provided to millions of citizens in line with section 9 (1) of the Water Services Act No. 108 of 1997.
The establishment of the water quality laboratory was informed by the need to improve water quality, not only within the district, but also beyond the borders of Gert Sibande, thus the strategic location.
This facility is evidence of the vision and commitment by Gert Sibande District Municipality to be ‘A community driven District of excellence and development’ and is aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP)’s vision 2030 which is ‘To ensure that all South Africans have access to clean running water in their homes’.
The laboratory is not only a SANAS accredited government owned water laboratory in the province by meeting the requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 but is also equipped with a highly competent team of scientists committed to provide excellent and efficient service to customers.
Services provided are: Chemical analysis, microbiological analysis, and physical analysis. These services are available to all stakeholders and customers including local municipalities and industries. Pricelist is available on request.
The GSDM Water Testing Laboratory team led by Head of Scientific Services Ms. Victoria Tshabalala
In addition, the laboratory promotes water quality and care for water in communities through active involvement in awareness programmes offered by local municipalities in the district. It also promotes careers in science by providing opportunities to students in the form of in-service training.
The laboratory boasts the provision and delivery of superior laboratory services and aims to promote and support development and culture of scientific learning. The Gert Sibande Laboratory regards its clients as valuable stakeholders whose interests are a priority for the laboratory.
