South Africa: Water supply disruptions ongoing in parts of Pretoria (Tshwane) Feb. 8

Event

Water supply disruptions are ongoing in parts of Pretoria (Tshwane) as of Feb. 8 due to power failure at the Rand Water booster station. Repair efforts on Feb. 7 were unsuccessful, causing low pumping capacity and low reserves. The City of Tshwane has asked residents to use water sparingly until further notice. It remains unclear how long the disruptions are likely to persist.

Business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely heavily on municipal water to maintain operations.

Advice

Confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes.