Residents in the Salvokop Reservoir supply zone are informed about scheduled upgrade work to the water supply network in the area on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
This essential work will unfortunately result in a 12-hour water supply interruption from 08:00 until 20:00 which will affect the following suburbs:
- Arcadia Ext 6
- Arcadia, west of Eastwood Street
- Muckleneuk, north of the rail line
- Pretoria Central, south of Visagie Street
- Pretoria Ext 15
- Pretoria Town and Townlands 351-JR
- Prinshof 280-JR
- Prinshof 349-JR
- Salvokop Ext 1, 2 and 3
- Sunnyside
- Trevenna
The City of Tshwane apologises for the inconvenience that may be caused by the mentioned upgrade.
Residents are urged to continue to make the following water-conservation measures part of their normal lifestyle:
- Do not water or irrigate gardens with hosepipes or sprinkler systems between 06:00 and 18:00.
- Do not wash vehicles with hosepipes.
- Do not fill swimming pools.
- Install a low-flow shower head and tap aerators where possible.
- Use a dual-flush toilet cistern.
- Plant indigenous or drought-resistant shrubs in the garden.
- Use a broom instead of a hosepipe when cleaning driveways or patios.
- Collect rainwater to reuse in the garden or wash the car.
- Cover the swimming pool to reduce water evaporation.
- Take a short shower rather than a bath.
- Close a running tap while brushing teeth or shaving.
- Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks.
Residents are urged to continue using grey water to water gardens and flush toilets. Where possible, water-saving devices should be installed.
Residents are further urged to report water leaks, burst pipes and all incidents where water is wasted on the following numbers:
| Incident | Telephone number |
| No water supply, burst water pipes, leaking meters or blocked street sewers | 012 358 9999 or
080 1111 556 |
| Illegal water connections | 012 358 9060 |
| Non-payment | 012 345 8514 |
| Account enquiries | 012 358 9999 |