Ekurhuleni Residents to Brace for Water Supply Interruptions Due to Rand Water Maintenance
Rand Water has announced a series of planned maintenance activities that will affect the water supply in various parts of Ekurhuleni between May and June 2025. These maintenance efforts aim to enhance plant availability, reliability, and operational efficiencies. Residents and businesses are urged to prepare for the temporary interruptions and take necessary precautions.
Rand Water Planned Water Outages for May–June 2025: Affected Areas
| Maintenance Activity | System | Date & Time | Duration | Affected Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B16 Pipeline Tie-In from Zuikerbosch, Station 5 | Mapleton System | 29 May 2025 (03h00) to 02 June 2025 (17h00) | 107 hours | Morehill, Crystal Park, Putfontein AH, Hillcrest, Benoni AH, Cloverdene, Chief Albert Luthuli, Daveyton, Mayfield, Etwatwa, Apex, New Modder, Rynsoord, Brentwood Park AH, Fairleads, Vosloorus, Dawn Park, Windmill Park, Villa Liza, Mapleton AH, Katlehong South, Vosloorus Ext 20, Phumula, Rondebult, Buhle Park, Helderwyk, Dal Park, Leachville, Dalview, Van Eck Park, Rand Collieries, Brakpan, Brakpan North, Larendale, Denne Oord, Minnebron, Sun Air Park, Sonneveld, Kenleaf, Brenthurst, Anzac, Sallies Village, Vulcania, Marievlei, Springs, Selcourt, New Era, Dal Fouche, Pollack Park, Daggafontein, Selection Park, Geduld, New State Areas, Strubenvale, Casseldale, Bakerton, Welgedacht, Persida, Alliance, Kingsway, Modder-East, Eastvale, Dersley Park, Presidents Dam, Krugersrus, Wright Park, Petersfield, Rowhill, East Geduld, Lodeyko, Edelweiss, Struisbult, Nuffield, Grootvlei Estate, Grootvally, Largo, Slovo Park, Reedville, Oranjehof, Payneville, Kwa-Thema, Tsakani, Duduza, Langaville, Masechaba View, Bluegum View, John Dube, Nigel, Ferryvale, Noycedale, Visagie Park, Prosperita, Vorsterkroon, Pretoriusstad, Alra Park, Mackenzieville, Withok Estates, Geluksdal, Labore, Sharon Park, Dunnottar. |
| Klipriviersberg Isolation for Cleaning & Inspection | Palmiet System | 03 June 2025 (06h00 to 16h00) | 10 hours | Hughes, Witfield, Ravensklip, Boksburg North, Dayanglen, Morgan Ridge, Bedfordview, Senderwood, Essexwold. |
| Russel Road Meter Installation | Palmiet System | 03 June 2025 (06h00 to 18h00) | 12 hours | Norton Small Farms, Dinwiddie, Albemarle, Race Way Industrial, Castleview, Wychwood, Jupiter, South Germiston, Gosforth Park, Malvern East, Wadeville, Cruywagen Park, Roodekop X31. |
What Residents and Businesses Need to Know
Rand Water has advised residents to store sufficient water for domestic use ahead of the planned maintenance. Additionally, water tankers will be made available to areas experiencing complete water outages.
Businesses and institutions are encouraged to maintain on-site water storage adequate for at least 36 hours to minimise disruption.
Rand Water will provide further updates and details as the maintenance progresses.
The Last Drop
These planned maintenance activities are crucial for maintaining and improving water supply infrastructure. Residents and businesses are urged to follow the advisories, conserve water, and plan ahead to mitigate the impact of these outages. Stay informed through official channels for the latest updates.
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