Montana Reservoir is due for urgent cleaning and will undergo full washing from 12 to 14 May 2025.
As part of the ongoing operation and maintenance of the bulk water supply system, regular cleaning of storage reservoirs is essential to ensure water quality, following recent reports of water discoloration Montana Reservoir will undergo full washing.
During this period, residents in the Montana Reservoir zone will continue to receive water through a temporary bypass pipeline. However, this pipeline has a lower capacity than the reservoir and may not fully meet peak demand. As a result, consumers are strongly urged to use water sparingly throughout the maintenance period.
The maintenance work will also impact water supply to the Magalieskruin, Sinoville high-level and Sinoville low-level reservoirs. Consumers in these areas are likewise advised to conserve water during this time.
The following areas might be affected:
• Annlin Ext 36
• Christiaanville AH
• Cynthia Vale AH
• De Onderstepoort 300-JR
• Derdepoort 326-JR
• Derdepoort 327-JR
• Derdepoort (all extensions)
• Doornpoort 295-JR
• Doornpoort (all extensions)
• Hartebeestfontein 324-JR
• Kenley AH
• Kozeni AH
• Magalieskruin (all extensions)
• Montana AH (all extensions)
• Montana (all extensions)
• Montana Park (all extensions)
• Montana Tuine (all extensions)
• Sinoville (all extensions)
• Sinoville Ext 27
• Wolmaranspoort AH
• Wonderboom (all extensions)
The City encourages residents to assist in conserving and using water sparingly by doing the following:
• Do not water gardens.
• Do not wash cars.
• Do not clean driveways or pavements using hosepipes.
• Do not fill swimming pools.
• Flush toilets only when necessary.
• Close a running tap while brushing teeth.
• Reduce daily water usage as much as possible.
The City appreciates the public’s cooperation and understanding as we work to maintain the reliability and quality of our water infrastructure.
