Residents of Tshwane will continue to experience a water shortage as the city’s reservoirs supplied by Rand Water’s Klipriviersberg, Klipfontein, Brakfontein, and Hartebeesthoek Reservoirs are experiencing extremely low levels or a complete lack of water. This follows a power trip at Rand Water’s Palmiet Booster Pump Station on Wednesday.
According to the Municipality, Rand Water informed the city that it has now opened additional inlet valves into the Hartebeesthoek Reservoir to increase its level to at least 40%. The utility is also removing airlocks in the system to intensify the recovery process.
“At 40%, the system will be pressurized enough to deliver water to the Soshanguve L Reservoirs. This move is also expected to assist in the recovery of the Mabopane and Kruisfontein Reservoirs,” said the Municipality.
“It is encouraging to note that the low-lying areas in Atteridgeville have now started to receive water. We urge those customers to use water sparingly to allow the system to recover.”
According to the municipality, the Olievenhoutbosch/Thatchfield system looks promising, but it has yet to stabilize. The Reeds and Lotus Reservoirs are still empty. The city’s team of technicians is currently in discussions with the Rand Water team to explore potential measures to address all areas of concern.
“The city is once more urging customers to exercise patience during this difficult period as the network takes time to fully recover. Residents will be kept updated as and when there are new developments,” said the Municipality.
