Residents in parts of Ekurhuleni, including Alberton, Thokoza and Germiston, have been urged to prepare for planned water-related maintenance work by Rand Water, scheduled for May 29 to July 17, which may result in reduced supply and low water pressure in affected areas.

The City of Ekurhuleni confirmed that the maintenance will be carried out in phases, with different areas affected at different times depending on the nature of the work being done on key supply systems.

Rand Water said the programme includes Eskom-related maintenance at the Zuikerbosch and Palmiet pump stations, as well as infrastructure upgrades involving the replacement of raw water motors at Zuikerbosch.

The city warned that the water supply will be restored gradually after each maintenance window, and it may take time for full pressure to return, particularly in higher-lying areas.

Residents and businesses have been advised to store sufficient clean water in advance, reduce non-essential water use such as irrigation, car washing and pool topping, and monitor official communication channels for updates.

Water tankers will be deployed to affected areas where necessary, with locations and schedules to be announced closer to each maintenance period.

Maintenance schedule and affected areas

May 29 (07:00–19:00) – Eskom maintenance

This maintenance will affect Alberton, Germiston and Thokoza Customer Care areas.

Affected systems include Mapleton, Zwartkopjes and Palmiet.

Suburbs impacted include:

• Alberton: New Redruth, Raceview, Alberante, Albertsdal, Meyersdal, Verwoerdpark, Brackendowns, Brackenhurst, General Alberts Park, Mayberry Park and Newmarket Park

• Thokoza: Angus, Alrode and the upper parts of Eden Park

• Germiston: Dawnview, Fishers Hill, Solheim, Sunnyrock, Homestead, Woodmere, Symhurst, Marlands, Sunnyridge, Gerdview, Germiston CBD, Lambton, Tedstoneville, Germiston South, Driehoek and Elsburg.

May 29 – June 2 (96 hours) – Zuikerbosch raw water motor replacement

This work will affect the Germiston Customer Care area.

Affected suburbs include:

Dawnview, Fishers Hill, Solheim, Sunnyrock, Homestead, Woodmere, Symhurst, Marlands, Sunnyridge, Gerdview, Germiston CBD, Lambton, Tedstoneville, Germiston South, Driehoek and Elsburg, Tedstoneville, Ramaphosa, Parkhill Gardens and Klipoortjie.

During this period, residents may experience reduced water supply and low pressure as the system is taken offline for critical maintenance.

July 17 (07:00–19:00) – Eskom maintenance at Zuikerbosch

A second maintenance operation will affect only the Germiston areas.

Residents are advised to expect temporary water interruptions or pressure drops during the 12-hour maintenance window.