As the festive season peaks, the Tshwane Metro has announced its reservoirs are showing signs of stability, but it still urged residents to continue using water wisely.

Following weeks of water shortage issues across Tshwane regions, Mayor Nasiphi Moya expressed her pleasure at the healthy state of most reservoirs, with most reporting above 50% capacity as of December 20.

“The Metro relies heavily on water received from Rand Water-managed supply systems, Palmiet and Mapleton.”

Moya said that if these systems experience issues, the Metro will be unable to supply water to reservoirs scattered across its regions.

However, Rand Water is currently restricting water supply to Tshwane to curb water shortages in Gauteng.

“Despite these restrictions, the Metro is working hard to monitor and balance reservoirs,” said Moya.

“Some regions, particularly those in Regions 1, 3, and 4, have problematic reservoirs, often affected by pumping issues and high consumption.”

She added that areas in Soshanguve, Mabopane, Laudium, and Atteridgeville are prone to disruptions stating, “These reservoirs struggle because of high consumption, overpopulation, increased water demand, illegal connections, and vandalism.”

Currently, reservoir levels stand at:

* Laudium – 70%
* Pretoria West Highlands – 62%
* Soshanguve DD – 67%
* Soshanguve L – 60%
* Soshanguve L Tower – 99%

“The city has made interventions to augment supply to areas with lower levels, such as restricting supply in Nellmapius to boost supply to Mamelodi reservoirs.”

As Gauteng experiences water shortages, residents are urged to use water responsibly during the festive season.

Moya said restrictions remain in place, prohibiting activities such as watering gardens with hosepipes or sprinkler systems between 05:00 and 18:00. These activities include using a hosepipe to clean cars and filling or topping up swimming pools and water features.

Bronkhorstspruit remains without water due to the shutdown of the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant. According to Moya, the plant remains offline due to deteriorated raw water quality caused by recent heavy rainfall.

She said the metro has increased the number of water tankers to supply affected ratepayers.

The affected Wards are 102, 103, 104, and 105, and each ward will be serviced by four water tankers.

“Our technicians are closely monitoring the situation, and the plant will resume operations as soon as the water quality improves. The City of Tshwane apologises for the inconvenience caused by the shutdown and assures residents that the plant will resume operations as soon as the water quality improves.”

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