Brakpan residents and businesses warned of water disruptions during Rand Water maintenance
Water pressure may take up to two weeks to fully recover after Rand Water completes its planned maintenance, especially in high-lying areas.
Rand Water has informed the City of Ekurhuleni of its planned maintenance, scheduled between May 29 and July 19.
During this period some parts of the city will experience intermittent water supply or reduced water pressure.
Water tankers will be deployed to affected residential areas during this period, and details of tanker locations will be communicated on the city’s digital communication platforms.
Residents and business are advised that water supply will be restored gradually after completion of the maintenance as the supply system takes time to accumulate adequate pressure.
It may take up to two weeks after the maintenance period for water pressure and supply to return to normal, especially in high lying areas.
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In preparation for the maintenance period, residents and businesses are advice to:
- Store water for essential use in clean containers.
- Reduce non-essential water use (irrigation, car washing, topping up pools).
- Follow City of Ekurhuleni and Rand Water communication channels for updates, tanker locations and timetables.
Most of Brakpan is expected to be affected on May 29 from 07:00 to 19:00, with the municipality listing the following areas: Brakpan CBD, Brakpan North, Dalpark Exts One, Five, Six, Nine/11, 13 and 19, Leachville Exts One, Two and Three, Anzac, Sonneveld, Minnebron, Rand Collieries, Larrendale, Helderwyk, Sunair Park, Witpoortjie, Dalview, Kenleaf and all extensions, Ergo/Mkhancwa, Withok, Geluksdal and Labore.
According to the municipality, maintenance work on July 17 will affect the following Brakpan areas between 07:00 and 19:00: Withok, Geluksdal, Labore, Brakpan CBD, Brakpan North, Dalpark Exts One, Five, Six, Nine/11, 13 and 19, Leachville Exts One, Two and Three, Anzac, Sonneveld, Minnebron, Rand Collieries, Larrendale, Helderwyk, Sunair Park, Witpoortjie, Dalview, and Kenleaf and extensions.
While Brenthurst is not mentioned in the official communication, it is expected the suburb will be affected along with the rest of the town on the maintenance days.
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