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Limpopo River Declared Safe After Green Algae Scare

Limpopo River Declared Safe After Green Algae Scare

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Limpopo River Declared Safe After Green Algae ScareA mysterious green substance in the Limpopo River, which sparked panic in border towns Musina (South Africa)... 20.07.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Limpopo River Declared Safe After Green Algae ScareA mysterious green substance in the Limpopo River, which sparked panic in border towns Musina (South Africa) and Beitbridge (Zimbabwe) last week, has been confirmed as harmless algae, local media reported. Following a joint investigation by South African and Zimbabwean authorities, laboratory tests conducted by South Africa's Vhembe District Municipality on July 15, 2025, returned negative for contamination. "The greenish colour inside the river was caused by algae," the municipality stated, adding that weekly water quality testing will continue as a precaution.On the Zimbabwean side, while official results are still pending, local water sources for Beitbridge, including Dam 1 and Zhovhe Dam, remain unaffected.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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