The Ekurhuleni metro stated residents can expect low pressure and even no water in some areas during Rand Water’s 54-hour shutdown from June 24 to 27.
MMC for Water and Energy Tiisetso Nketle said residents must use water sparingly and explained the water shutdown is as a result of Rand Water, which supplies Ekurhuleni, conducting valve installation work for the duration of the period on the main supply pipeline.
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“Rand Water has notified the metro of the planned reduced water supply during the above-mentioned period and has assured us that they will keep their bulk supply reservoirs to a maximum capacity to minimise water supply interruptions.
“We do, however, anticipate low water pressure to no water in some areas for the duration of the reduced water supply and low pressure over the next week while the system recovers,” she said.
Areas with direct feeds from Rand Water and those in high-lying areas may be affected adversely and will be among the areas that will be prioritised.
As such, residents and businesses are cautioned to conserve water and implement immediate water saving measures to avoid complete depletion of supply.
Technicians will closely monitor water levels in the reservoirs and water tankers will be provided in the areas with no water supply.
Other measures to be implemented by the Ekurhuleni metro include securing the supply by filling the reservoirs.
This may involve closing off supply between 10pm and 5am over the weekend in some areas.
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