Power dips at Ebenezer Scheme leading cause of water supply issues
Power dips at the Sand River North boreholes and the Ebenezer Scheme are the main factors why the Polokwane Municipal area is experiencing water supply issues, says the Polokwane Municipality
The Polokwane Municipality appeals to residents to use water sparingly due to the deteriorating level of the reservoirs in the city.
“Most high lying areas are without water due to low reservoir levels. This is due to power dips experienced at the Sand River North boreholes and at the Ebenezer Scheme,” said Thipa Selala, Municipal Spokesperson.
He added that loadshedding at the Sand River North boreholes affected water supply to the areas of Ladanna, Nirvana, parts of Bendor and central business district (CBD).
“The Ebenezer Scheme also experienced power dips that affected supply to areas within the Polokwane Municipality.” Selala said that Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) indicated that the Greater Tzaneen Municipality has been notified about these challenges and asked for urgent intervention.
