Seshego water treatment plant offline after reservoir leak
A leak detected at the reservoir within the Seshego plant forced the facility offline, with municipal crews dispatched to site to prevent further water loss and get operations back on track.
POLOKWANE – The Seshego Water Treatment Plant is currently offline after a leak was detected at the reservoir within the plant, Polokwane Municipality said today (August 17).
Repair team dispatched
The municipality’s operations team was promptly dispatched to the site and is attending to the necessary repairs to prevent further water loss and restore normal plant operations as swiftly as possible.
Which areas are affected
The interruption is currently affecting water supply in the following areas:
- Zone 2: Water supply interruption
- Zone 3: Low water pressure
- Zone 4: Low water pressure
- Other surrounding areas: May experience low water pressure during the repair period
When supply should return
Repairs are estimated to be completed by 17:00, should everything proceed as planned. Water supply is expected to normalise thereafter, subject to the successful completion of repairs and the gradual recovery of the water distribution system.
For water and sanitation-related queries, residents can contact the municipality’s dedicated helpline on 015 290 2376, or the municipal call centre on 015 290 2000. Queries can also be sent via WhatsApp on 068 290 8736, or through the MyPolokwane Citizen App.
