Tshwane is experiencing high water consumption in Atteridgeville and surrounding areas. As a result, this has led to an outage in the area distribution zone.
The reservoir that supplies water in Atteridgeville and immediate areas has significantly dropped to an alarming and concerning state.
Residents should exercise restraint as water that is pumped in the storage facility gets consumed at a much higher rate than what the system can supply.
Currently, the supplying reservoir is empty. The City’s technicians are combing through the network to obtain an alternative healthy supply.
Residents in the supply area are thus encouraged to use water sparingly. With the spring season upon us, residents and the business community in the jurisdiction of the City of Tshwane are reminded to continue with their efforts to conserve water.
This period is typically associated with increased water consumption, which puts a strain on the water supply system. Water conservation means using our limited water supply wisely and making every effort to conserve it.
Residents are urged to make the following water-conservation measures part of their daily 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.
By adhering to water-saving hints, the City and Tshwane residents can contribute immensely to water conservation and safeguard water levels from deteriorating.
The City is once more urging those residents who still have access to water to use water sparingly and refrain from filling their storage tanks to allow the system to stabilise.
The City apologises to the affected customers for the inconvenience caused