Discoloured water update: Cause identified
Mogale City's Water Services confirms that a burst pipe from Rand Water caused the water discolouration.

Following this morning’s investigation stemming from discoloured tap water reports, Mogale City Local Municipality confirmed that its technical team has identified a burst pipe from Rand Water as the source.
Due to this pipe burst, red sand seeped into the water pipelines leading to discolouration (redness). The burst pipe has however been isolated as soon as it was identified as the cause.
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So far, the team has made good progress flushing discoloured water out of the main pipelines and water is beginning to gradually clear in most affected areas.
Mogale’s Water Services also wish to assure residents that the cleared municipal water is safe to drink, however further required tests will still be conducted to ensure that the water system is not contaminated.
Water Services also wish to thank residents and affected parties for their patience and understanding.