Areas in the west and central parts can expect a 12-hour water interruption on October 2 as the metro intends to conduct maintenance work on the Salvokop Reservoir.
This essential work will result in water supply interruption from 08:00 until 20:00.
The following suburbs will be affected:
– Arcadia Ext 6
– Arcadia, west of Eastwood Street
– Muckleneuk, north of the rail line
– Pretoria Central, south of Visagie Street
– Pretoria Ext 15
– Pretoria Town and Townlands 351-JR
– Prinshof 280-JR
– Prinshof 349-JR
– Salvokop Ext 1, 2 and 3
– Sunnyside
– Trevenna
Residents are urged to make use of the following water-saving tips to help remedy the current situation:
– Do not water or irrigate gardens with hosepipes or sprinkler systems between 06:00 and 18:00.
– Do not wash vehicles with hosepipes.
– Do not fill swimming pools.
– 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 re-use in the garden or wash the car.
– Cover the swimming pool to reduce water evaporation.
– Take a short shower rather than a bath.
– Close a running tap while brushing teeth or shaving
– Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks.
– Refrain from filling storage tanks to allow the system to stabilise.
The metro apologises to the affected customers for the inconvenience caused.
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