Strandfontein residents are reportedly taking legal advice after their water was contaminated.

Last week a public meeting was held where the City of Cape Town provided feedback to the community over a confirmed case of cross-contamination.

Residents complained about a sewage-like odour when they opened their taps and the city declared the water safe for consumption two weeks ago.

Strandfontein residents said they do not trust the city to do the contamination investigation, so they will take it upon themselves.

During a community meeting last week, the city said cross-connection had taken place at a local sports field, but at this point, it cannot explain who is responsible or how it actually happened.

Residents were not entirely convinced and after the public meeting formed a task team to seek legal advice about the matter.

Strandfontein Ratepayers and Residents Association’s Mario Oostendurp said more than 150 people had come forward to say they have fallen ill because of drinking the contaminated water.

“Residents are still reluctant to drink the water and feel that the City has let them down.”