Rand Water has scheduled work at its Mapleton booster pumping station to repair the delivery and scour valves on July 20.
The 22-hour project will commence from 06:00 until 04:00 the next day. During this period, the pumping of water at the station will be reduced from 730 million litres per day to 330 million litres per day.
In terms of the communication protocol, Rand Water has formally notified the municipalities that would be affected. The notices were issued 21-days in advance to allow for appropriate contingency plans.
Rand Water has also advised its customers to fill their reservoirs to minimise the possible water supply shortages to communities. The organisation would like to urge all consumers to use water sparingly.
The following areas may be affected due to intermittent water supply during the maintenance: Tsakane, Dalpark, Brakpan, Daveyton, Springs, Etwatwa, AH Daveyton, Cultural Holdings. Selcourt, and Vosloorus.
City of Tshwane: Benoni Agricultural Holdings, Corobrick, Garsfontein Reservoir, Woodlands Mall, Mooikloof reservoir, Midas, Koedoesnek, Leander, · Glastonbury reservoir, Graham Road, Silver Willows, Hatherly, Nelmapius, Savanah, and Mamelodi.
Goven Mbeki Local Municipality: Secunda, Kinross, Leandra, Bethal, Brendan Village, Evander, Sasol
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (Mpumalanga): Ekangala, Kwa Mhlanga
Victor Khanye Local Municipality (Mpumalanga): Delmas
Lesedi Local Municipality: Devon, Endicott
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