POLOKWANE – The Polokwane Municipality says they received a notice from Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) this morning, 20 February, that the Olifantspoort plant had to be shut off last night due to the quality of raw water from the river following heavy rains in the Lepelle area.
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“According to the notice, the plant is just receiving mud and this will damage filters and other systems should extraction continue,” the municipality explained.
All areas being supplied from Olifantspoort will be affected as the plant is off and no water is being pumped to Polokwane.
“The operation will only resume once the quality of raw water improves and water is currently being supplied from the Ebenezer plant,” they said.
Areas including Polokwane, Seshego and GaChuene will be affected and high catchment areas in the city may be affected.
“The public is advised to use water sparingly during this period to maintain reservoir levels and avoid serious impact of the situation,” the municipality urged.
Areas affected will be supplied with water tankers.
Water issues including shortages to be reported on 0152902629/2376 for assistance.
