Upcoming Water Outages in Tshwane: Find Out If Your Area Is Affected
Residents in Tshwane will experience water disruptions as the municipality conducts essential maintenance on its water infrastructure. These planned disruptions aim to improve the water supply system but will cause temporary inconvenience to many areas across the city.
Reasons for Water Disruptions
The scheduled maintenance will involve upgrading water pipes, reservoirs, and pumps to prevent future breakdowns. The city encourages residents to make the necessary preparations by storing sufficient water for essential needs.
The City of Tshwane’s Water and Sanitation Department has notified residents of the scheduled water disruption for Thursday in Rosslyn, located north-west of Pretoria.
According to the municipality, the water supply will be shut down for nine hours, starting from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Affected Areas
Water supply will be disrupted in the following areas of Tshwane:
- Akasia farms
- Amandasig
- Beetgesberg 279-JR
- BMW Vehicle Distribution Centre
- Chantelle Ext 41
- Clarina Ext 38
- Eldorette 311-JR
- Haakdoornboom 267-JR
- Hartebeeshoek 251-JR and 303-JR
- Hermon 289-JR
- Karenpark
- Klerksoord AH
- Klerksoord Ext 28
- Klipfontein 268-JR
- Nampak
- Nkwe Estate
- Rosslyn
- Rosslyn East Ext 1, 2 and 13
- Rosslyn Industrial Area
- SAB
- The Orchards
- Witfontein 301-JR and 305-JR
The full list of affected areas can be found on the official Tshwane municipality website. The municipality has promised to provide water tankers in the most affected regions to assist during the disruption period.
How to Prepare
- Stock Up on Water: It’s recommended that households store enough water for at least two days. Be mindful of using water sparingly during this time.
- Emergency Numbers: Residents can report any major issues or seek assistance through the emergency contact lines provided by the municipality.
- Updates: Stay tuned to local media outlets and the municipality’s social media platforms for real-time updates.
While the planned water outages may be inconvenient, they are a necessary step to improve Tshwane’s water infrastructure. The city officials assure that every effort is being made to minimize the duration and impact of these disruptions.
Also read: Affected Areas By The 56-Hour Water Disruption in Gauteng
