Possible Rand Water supply interruptions this weekend

23/01/2025News

The Rand Water supply to Hartbeespoort may be interrupted on Saturday, 25 January, due to maintenance work on the water pipeline.

Rand Water said this week the scheduled 24-hour maintenance on its O2 pipeline will commence at 06:00 on Saturday until 06:00 on Sunday.
“Normal water pumping capacity from the Palmiet Booster Pumping Station into the O2 Pipeline will be reduced by 400 Megalitres per day for the duration of the maintenance period. The reduction of water supply has the potential to have a negative impact on several Rand Water reservoirs. This situation will lead to lower water pressure or, in some cases, no water supply for the duration of the work,” said Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo.
One of the affected reservoirs is the Brakfontein Reservoir which feeds the Hartbeespoort pipeline.
Rand Water has formally informed the affected municipal customers of the pending project by issuing a 21-day advance notification to allow the entities to
communicate with the affected residents, and to plan and execute appropriate contingency plans. As a result, the affected municipal customers will advise consumers on the extent of the water supply shortages in their respective areas.
Residents are advised to be aware and prepare for a possible shortage in the areas that receive Rand Water.