48-hour water outage in Pretoria east next week
The work was originally scheduled for May 6-7 but was postponed to May 13-14.
The Tshwane metro has alerted residents to a planned water supply interruption in Eersterust and surrounding areas.
The interruption, previously scheduled for May 6-7, has now been postponed to May 13-14, and is attributed to reservoir infrastructure upgrade.
Metro spokesperson Selby Bokaba said the maintenance work will commence at 07:00 on May 13 and is expected to last 48 hours.
The following areas may experience water supply interruptions:
– Derdepoort 326-JR
– Derdepoortpark Ext 2
– Despatch
– Eersterust
– Eersterust Ext 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
– Hartebeespoort 328-JR
– Jan Niemandpark
– Mamelodi Ext 13
– Silvertondale
– Silvertondale Ext 1 and 2
– Waltloo
“Tshwane sincerely apologises for the inconvenience that may be encountered during this planned water interruption,” said Bokaba.
He said residents are urged to make use of the following water-saving tips:
– Do not water or irrigate gardens with hosepipes or sprinkler systems between 06:00 and 18:00.
– Do not wash vehicles with hosepipes.
– Do not fill swimming pools.
– Use grey water to water gardens and flush toilets.
– Report water leaks, burst pipes and all incidents where water is wasted.
– Install water-saving devices, where possible.
Bokaba also urged residents to make water conservation tips part of their everyday lives post-maintenance work:
– Instal a low-flow shower head and tap aerators where possible.
– Use a dual-flush toilet cistern.
– Plant indigenous or drought-resistant shrubs in the garden.
– Use a broom instead of a hosepipe when cleaning driveways or patios.
– Collect rainwater to reuse in the garden or to wash the car.
– Cover the swimming pool to reduce water evaporation.
– Take a shower rather than a bath.
– Close a running tap while brushing teeth or shaving.
– Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks.
Residents are advised to call the following numbers to report water-related incidents:
No water supply, burst water pipes, leaking meters or blocked street sewers: 012 358 9999 or 080 1111 556
Illegal water connections: 012 358 9060
Non-payment: 012 345 8514
Account enquiries: 012 358 9999.
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