SEDIBENG.- An unpleasant, somewhat dry, festive season awaits the residents of the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM).
This follows the announcement by the ELM that from Tuesday, 1 December, it will implement the decision undertaken by its water supplier, Rand Water, to reduce the water supply to the municipality. This is due to none or partial payment of its account to the national water supplier. A notice issued by the ELM said that the reduction is a credit-control measure imposed by Rand Water and comes into effect from Tuesday (1 December 2020). “Consequently, the municipality must intensify water demand management measures as part of ongoing water conservation efforts. However, water consumption remains alarmingly high, with the festive season upon us, a period of holidays during which most residents are home.”
The ELM said that the reduction by Rand Water will lead to intermittent water supply during peak water consumption hours (mornings and evenings) but will not result in a total shutdown.
Some areas may experience periodic shortages in water supply, particularly high-laying areas.
Residents are warned to take note that the following areas that will be affected by reductions:
Evaton Area:
• Evaton and Lakeside – No water and low pressure.
• Evaton West Ext. 4, 5, 6 & 7 – No water and low lressure.
• Debonair Park (David & Geduld Streets) – No water and low pressure.
• Zones 6 and 8 – No water and low pressure.
• Evaton North – Low pressure.
• Zone 3 (next to Spar, 549031 portion) – Water restrictions.
• Zone 7 next to Atlehang & Phamehlo Secondary Schools – Low pressure.
• Residensia – Low pressure.
• Palm Springs Section J, K, I, Palm Springs Mall and Total – Low pressure.
Sebokeng Area:
• Parts of Boitumelo – Low pressure.
• Parts of Zones 11, 12 and 13 – Low pressure.
• Parts of Zone 10 Extension 3 – Low pressure.
Vereeniging Area:
• Bedworthpark and Risiville – Low pressure.
• Roshnee, Rus-Ter-Val, Falconridge, Sonland Park and Steelpark – Low pressure.
• Three Rivers and Three Rivers East – No water and Low pressure.
The ELM said that to lessen the reductions, the municipality will identify areas where water tankers will be dispatched.
“Residents are urged to use water sparingly at all times to avoid prolonged supply shortages.” For more information contact Metsi-a-Lekoa customer care centre on: 060 548 5990.
