POLOKWANE – Water Shortages and low pressure have already been reported in the high lying areas of Flora Park, Ster Park, Bendor, Serala View.
“Residents residing in the low catchment areas are urged to limit water usage to domestic consumption only to allow reservoir levels to pick up. Watering of gardens is strictly prohibited.
Reconnection work along Devenish mainline
Reconnection work along the Devenish mainline is still affecting parts of the CBD, Westenburg, Ivy Park/Dale, Nirvana, Downtown, Penina park, Ladanna, Madiba Park and the Extensions.
The re-connection is expected to be completed by Friday midday, however, there is possibility of reopening the system before the planned time.
Further updates will be provided as the day progresses.
Challenges with water should be reported to 0152902629/2376.
POLOKWANE – The Polokwane Municipality hereby notifies residents of possible water shortages in high catchment areas in the city and surrounding areas.
“This is due to power dips at Ebenezer purification plant earlier today which have resulted in dropping reservoir levels,” says the municipality.
The plant is currently back online and pumping to Polokwane has resumed, however, due to high demand as a result of the heat, the levels are not picking up.
Some of the high catchment areas like Flora Park/Serala View have already reported low water pressure. and the municipality are working together with Lepelle Northern Water to salvage the situation.
Residents are advised to use water for domestic consumption only during this period to ensure reservoirs levels pick up. Water of gardens is strictly prohibited.
The down time has also affected areas along the Mamabolo and Mankweng line.
Water issues can be reported to the municipality on the following numbers: 015 290 2629/2376.
