Tshwane metro announced that Rand Water will be doing some urgent replacement and upgrade work on some of the bulk water meters supplying various reservoirs of the metropolitan regions.
Spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the affected reservoirs will be filled before the maintenance work commences.
“However, the water supply may be interrupted during the upkeep period.”
Here is the schedule for when meters will be upgraded and areas that might be affected by the interruption:
Mooikloof water meter: August 28, 08:00 until 13:00
– Faerie Glen (all extensions)
– Garsfontein (all extensions)
– Garsfontein 374-JR
– Mooikloof
– Moreleta Park (Ext 9, 63 and 83)
– Prairie Giants
– Pretoriuspark (all extensions)
– Rietfontein 375-JR
– The Wilds
– Tweefontein 372-JR
– Valley Farm 379-JR
– Valley Farm AH
– Woodhill
– Zwavelpoort 373-JR
Rosslyn North water meter: August 29, from 08:00 until 13:00
– BMW Vehicle Distribution Centre
– Inbev SAB
– Nampak
– Nkwe Estate
– Rosslyn industrial area
– RW Hartebeeshoek Direct (SAB) PRV 1
Hatherley water meter: August 30, from 08:00 until 13:00
– Nellmapius (all extensions)
Laudium water meter: September 2, from 08:00 until 13:00
– Atteridgeville
– Atteridgeville (all extensions)
– Atteridgeville 744-JR
– Christoburg (all extensions)
– Claudius (all extensions)
– Elandsfontein 352-JR
– Erasmia (all extensions)
– Kwaggasrand
– Laudium (all extensions)
– Mooiplaats 355-JR
– Pretoria Town and Townlands 351-JR
– Saulsville
– Schurveberg 488-JQ
– Skurweplaas 353-JR
– Westpark
Residents are urged to make water conservation part of their everyday lives by following the following water-saving tips:
– Install a low-flow shower head and tap aerators where possible.
– Use a dual-flush toilet cistern.
– Plant indigenous or drought-resistant shrubs in the garden.
– Use a broom instead of a hosepipe when cleaning driveways or patios.
– Collect rainwater to reuse in the garden or wash the car.
– Cover the swimming pool to reduce water evaporation.
– Take a shower rather than a bath.
– Close a running tap while brushing teeth or shaving.
– Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks.
Mashigo said residents should keep on using grey water to water gardens and flush toilets.
“Residents should report water leaks, burst pipes and all incidents where water is wasted.
Where possible, water-saving devices should be installed.”
Residents can report water leaks, burst pipes and all incidents of water wastage to:
No water supply, burst pipe, leaking meter or blocked street sewer: 012 358 9999 or 080 1111 556
Illegal water connection: 012 358 9060
Non-payment: 012 345 8514
Account enquiries: 012 358 9999
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