The Tshwane metro has announced that water levels in several reservoirs in the city are showing significant improvement following a severe disruption caused by a trip at Rand Water’s Palmiet Booster Pump Station on November 6.
The incident left numerous areas in the city grappling with water shortages, including Thatchfield Ridge and parts of Olievenhoutbosch.
Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the water supply to Thatchfield Ridge has now been restored, although residents are still experiencing low pressure.
He said similar progress has been observed in Olievenhoutbosch, where supply has also resumed at low pressure as both areas are supported by the Kosmosdal Meter.
“The metro’s distribution team is currently releasing air within the network, which is supplied by the Kosmosdal Meter, to enhance water flow.”
Mashigo said the low-lying areas supplied by the Atteridgeville LL reservoirs are now receiving water, while The Reeds reservoir, which had stabilised over the weekend, currently sits above 60% capacity.
“It is encouraging to observe that the Atteridgeville HL and Laudium systems are showing signs of stability, with all areas served by the Laudium reservoir fully restored,” he said.
The metro’s technicians have been diligently addressing air release issues within the Atteridgeville HL system since Monday morning.
“Their efforts are proving to be effective as Kalafong Heights has begun receiving water, although some households remain without supply.”
Mashigo said restoration efforts for Kalafong Hospital and Kwaggasrand continue to be a priority.
He said the Mabopane system has also maintained stability, with water restored in most of the areas.
“The Soshanguve L reservoir is gradually recovering, and pumping operations to the tower have resumed, allowing residents in those areas to begin receiving water, even though the pressure is low.”
Mashigo said the pressure is expected to improve when the tower levels increase.
“Challenges remain with the Lotus and Kruisfontein reservoirs, which continue to have critically low levels.”
He added that areas that are still experiencing water supply interruptions will continue receiving water through water tankers.
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