Pretoria residents urged to use water sparingly as Rand Water maintenance begins
The metro and the mayor have called on residents to refrain from watering gardens, filling swimming pools, washing cars, or washing pavements with hosepipes to reduce daily water consumption.
Pretoria residents were urged to use water sparingly on the morning of Saturday, December 13, as the water utility Rand Water embarked on planned maintenance work on its Palmiet and Mapleton systems.
These systems serve various reservoirs across the capital city.
Rand Water’s maintenance was scheduled to start at 04:00 on Saturday and end at 04:00 on Monday, December 15.
Tshwane metro spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, informed Rekord that the affected reservoirs supplied by the Rand Water systems remained at “healthy” levels.
“However, as maintenance continues, supply conditions may change, and prudent water use is critical to sustain adequate water levels across the systems,” Mashigo explained.
He appealed to residents to conserve water and to use it only for essential domestic purposes.
“Residents are encouraged to refrain from watering gardens, filling swimming pools, washing cars, or washing pavements with hosepipes to reduce daily water consumption.”
Mashigo added that Tshwane was continuing to monitor developments in collaboration with Rand Water and would provide verified, accurate information to residents.
“Residents are encouraged to guard against false and misleading information and solely rely on the city’s official platforms for accurate updates,” said Mashigo.
Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya also urged residents to conserve water.
“Residents’ water has been stored in reservoirs; please use it responsibly. If we all follow proper guidelines, maintenance will be completed with no service interruptions,” Moya said.
Below are some tips on how to save water:
1. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing your hands.
2. Take shorter showers and use less water if you bathe.
3. Avoid buying bottled water.
4. Sweep outside areas instead of hosing them down with water.
5. Use eco-friendly soaps and cleaning products.
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