Rand Water has successfully completed essential maintenance work on its Mapleton System, which is a critical component of the water supply infrastructure serving the City of Tshwane.
The maintenance period, which began on Friday, 26 July 2024, and concluded this morning, lasted for 77 hours—three days and five hours—during which no water pumping occurred.
The necessary maintenance led to significant water supply interruptions across various areas in Regions 2, 3, and 6 of Tshwane. In response to the disruptions, the city mobilised water tankers to deliver much-needed supplies to the affected regions.
As of now, the city’s bulk and distribution systems, reliant on the Mapleton System, remain depleted. Rand Water's team is in the process of charging the pipelines, a crucial step before the resumption of water pumping.
Residents are advised to exercise patience as the network requires approximately two weeks to fully recover and reach optimal pressure. In the interim, Tshwane will continue to support its residents with roaming water tankers.
Rand Water is set to conduct final maintenance on the Palmiet System starting today, July 29, from 5 am. This maintenance will continue for 40 hours, concluding on Tuesday, July 30, at 9 pm. During this period, water pumping will be reduced to 76%.
The City of Tshwane has pleaded with residents, especially in low-lying areas, to use water carefully once it’s back to help the system recover faster.
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