Polokwane Muni gives water update as city’s taps run dry
Water supply in Polokwane remains severely constrained due to ongoing power failures affecting major water sources across the city.
POLOKWANE – In addition to waking up to Stage 4 load-shedding, residents in Polokwane also woke up to no water in their taps.
The Polokwane Municipality says water supply in the city remains severely constrained due to ongoing power failures affecting major water sources, including the Ebenezer Scheme, the Olifantspoort line, the Dap Naude Dam, Sand River North boreholes, the Seshego Plant and the Dalmada Water Treatment Plant.
Municipal spokesperson Thipa Selala says the situation has resulted in continued low water levels in municipal reservoirs, impacting supply across many areas.
The current reservoir levels are as follows:
- Ext 34 (Ivydale) – 20% (Very low, limited supply available)
- Ivydale Pump Station – 14% (Critically low)
- Potgieter, 50ML Krugersburg, 30ML D, 30ML F and Seshego reservoirs – 0% (Empty)
- Seshego New Plant – 3ML (Minimal storage)
- SRN – 0.4ML (Critically low)
- Dalmada Final – 9ML (Limited supply)
- Penina Park Supply – 40 l/s (Very low flow)
- Doornkraal Supply – 110 l/s (Limited supply)
“The Polokwane Municipality has deployed water tankers to the most affected areas to provide temporary relief. The municipality urges areas receiving supply to use water sparingly,” Selala said.
