Hammanskraal residents could soon be able to drink the water from their taps – if there are no delays faced by the Tshwane metro and Magalies Water.
For nearly two decades, residents have been supplied with potable water that was not up to par.
Tshwane, in partnership with Magalies Water, has been working towards restoring clean water to the community.
Residents are urged to remain patient as the city completes essential tests to confirm the safety of their water supply.
Metro spokesperson Selby Bokaba said the city is committed to addressing turbidity (cloudiness of water) issues in the water reticulation network.
“The city will continue to flush the system and monitor the water quality to ensure compliance with the South African National Standard (SANS) 241 specifications,” Bokaba explained.
He reassured residents they can expect a formal notification soon, once operational compliance targets have been met and the water supply is confirmed to be free of turbidity.
Once turbidity has been eliminated, “the city will issue a formal notification to the community that the water is safe for human consumption,” he said.
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In a joint media statement regarding the restoration of clean water to residents, Magalies Water and the metro announced that they had completed the first phase of the water treatment project in October 2024.
Water and Sanitation Ministry spokesperson Cornelius Monama said this initiative, which includes an advanced facility equipped with four package plants, was undertaken in response to directives from the Water and Sanitation Minister.
“So far, significant efforts have been made to deliver potable water through various means, including the flushing of the reticulation system, optimisation of the entire system and rigorous monitoring of water quality.”
Monama said the first phase of the project ensures that at least 12.5 megalitres per day of treated water will be supplied to several regions within Hammanskraal, including Mandela Village, Marokolong, Ramotse and Kekana Gardens.
According to Monama, in recent weeks, teams from Magalies Water and Tshwane have been actively inspecting and purging the reticulation system, which previously relied on Temba Water Works.
“The teams have worked to rehabilitate and disinfect the system, resulting in significant improvements in water quality,” he said.
“Several notable milestones have been achieved since the initial release of water from the Klipdrift Package Plant.”
He said the Klipdrift Package Plant is currently supplying projected volumes of approximately 12.5ML per day.
He added that the water also meets the minimum drinking water standards.
“The Babelegi Reservoir has consistently received and distributed water that complies with SANS 241:2015 at all relevant times.”
Monama explained that water quality in affected areas has complied with key health indices outlined in SANS 241: 2015, including Acute Health I & II, Chronic Health, and aesthetic criteria from December 23 to the present.
He said some areas are, however, still facing operational challenges related to turbidity and are receiving focused attention.
“The Department of Water and Sanitation, the Gauteng Provincial Government, the Tshwane Metro, and Magalies Water will continue to work together to address the water issues in Hammanskraal.”
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