Kwatsaduza – Residents in Tsakani, Kwa-Thema, Duduza and surrounding communities are urged to prepare for possible water supply interruptions as Rand Water undertakes the second phase of its planned infrastructure maintenance programme from July 17 to 19.

According to the City of Ekurhuleni, the maintenance aims to strengthen the bulk water supply system to improve long-term water security and ensure a more sustainable supply.

During the maintenance period, residents may experience low water pressure or no water, depending on the system supplying their area.

The city has advised households to store enough water for essential needs such as drinking, cooking and sanitation before the work begins.

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Communities expected to be affected include Tsakani, Langaville, Withok, Geluksdal and Labore, where the Mapleton system will have no pumping, resulting in low water pressure or no water.

Parts of Kwa-Thema, including Extensions 2 and 3, Selcourt Estate, Struisbult, and surrounding areas, will also be affected by work on the M11 pipeline cross-connections within the Mapleton system.

Residents in Duduza, Masechaba View, Bluegum View, Cool Breeze, John Dube, Langaville Ext 10, and Tsakani Exts 19, 20, and 21 are expected to experience no water supply during the maintenance period.

The city warned that it could take between seven and 14 days for the water supply to fully stabilise in some critical and high-lying areas after the work is completed.

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To reduce the impact on residents, the City of Ekurhuleni will provide alternative water through stationary water tanks and roaming water tankers.

Residents are encouraged to monitor the city’s official communication platforms for updates on water tanker locations.

Businesses, schools and other institutions are advised to ensure they have sufficient on-site water storage to meet their daily demand or to last at least 36 hours.

The city reminded residents that while the maintenance is expected to cause temporary inconvenience, the work is necessary to improve the long-term reliability and sustainability of the region’s water supply.