Tshwane has warned its consumers that water levels in the metro have been dropping at several reservoirs since December 09, 2023.
The metro recorded water shortages and pressure drops at the Eersterust Reservoir – supplying Eersterust and Moreleta Tower – supplying Brummeria and surroundings, while Akasia Reservoir – supplying Amandasig, Chantelle and the Magalies Estates was facing challenges, prompting Tshwane to dispatch water tankers in the areas affected.
Cilliers Brink as a result has cautioned residents to use water sparingly.
“During the course of the day, we noticed that water levels in our reservoirs have been dropping sharply.”
He said Rand Water had not issued any communique to Tshwane, however, “it is clear to us [Tshwane] that the dropping of water levels [is] from the lack of pressure to replenish the reservoirs.” Brink alleged that Rand Waters’ systems were under severe strain, possibly due to the high temperatures and maintenance challenges.
“Our consumers in Tshwane must please use water sparingly. Once the reservoirs drop below certain levels, it takes a lot of time to get water back into the system and refill reservoirs. We will keep the public informed, however, it is critical that water is used sparingly.”
Tshwane metro spokesperson Selby Bokaba said by December 8, 2023, Tshwane was aware that Rand Water had experienced a power failure at their Palmiet Pump Station. Bokaba stated, “Power was restored on the same day, however, one of the reservoirs on the Rand Water system, Brakfontein Reservoir, ran empty.”
“The reservoir level was at 10% this morning and is too low to sufficiently supply the Akasia reservoirs, as well as the Hartebeeshoek Reservoir that feeds the Soshanguve L Reservoirs.” He added that the Akasia Reservoir was empty, while the Hartebeeshoek and Soshanguve L Reservoirs had dropped to low levels.
“With the current very low to no water supply, the Soshanguve L Reservoirs will ultimately run empty if the current high water consumption pattern continues. Residents in Soshanguve and other areas in the city that are still receiving water are requested to please use water wisely, sparingly and when it is absolutely necessary to assist the system to recover and stabilise.”
Bokaba said that if the current high water consumption patterns continued, more reservoirs would run dry leaving more areas without water.
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“Residents are requested to please cooperate with the city to reduce their water consumption in an effort to end the current water outages.”
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