Rand Water sent out a notice warning all consumers of a planned shutdown of its B11 and B19 pipe- lines from Monday, 15 November to Wednesday, 17 November. The shutdown will be used to connect the entire new B11 pipeline to the system.
Rand Water’s spokesperson, Justice Mohale, says the maintenance would not result in a total cut-off.
Rand Water has warned previously though that consumers should still take precautions because the water supply will be less than usual during this time.
“A planned tie-in is by no means a total cut-off of water supply. The term ‘shutdown’ is a technical word that has been used over the years to describe a section of the system that may/will be affected by maintenance. Therefore, the use of this phrase is an industry norm and well-accepted within the water sector. During this period, water will be flowing into the system although this will be in reduced quantities and pressure. Rand Water has issued a 21-days’ notice to the affected customers as some areas may experience water supply shortages. Rand Water urges consumers to continue using water sparingly,” says Mohale.
