Rand Water planned a second phase maintenance project on its key infrastructure commenced today in Gauteng, and was expected to impact some parts of the North West province.
According to the utility, the objective of this planned maintenance is to increase capacity and improve plant availability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
This project will disrupt water outages to several areas, and residents have been urged to use water sparingly and prepare for reduced water availability.
During the maintenance period, pumping capacity will be reduced at the Eikenhof, Palmiet, Mapleton, and Zwartkopjes systems.
“Maintenance activities will commence at different times and locations across various municipalities.
Some areas within the cities of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Tshwane may experience low water pressure or intermittent supply.
The maintenance may also impact water provision to the local municipalities of Rand West, Mogale City, Merafong, Madibeng, Lesedi, Govan Mbeki, Rustenburg, Royal Bafokeng Administration, and Victor Khanye, Thembisile Hani, Midvaal and Emfuleni,” read a statement from Rand Water.
In addition, the utility said the maintenance work has been strategically scheduled during the low consumption months of May to July 2025 to minimise disruptions and better manage the potential impact on water supply.
Rand Water said it notified municipalities and other customers regarding the upcoming project within the prescribed 21-day prior notice arrangement.
“This advance notice is intended to inform their respective customers and implement suitable contingency measures and manage storage capacity at the municipal level effectively.
As a result, municipal customers who will or likely to be impacted will advise consumers on the extent and the impact of water supply shortages in their respective areas,” explained the statement.
The maintenance project is expected to be completed mid-July, and the utility has warned that “it’ll take several days to fully recover and for normal water services to return” on the said date.
