South Africa: Water supply disruptions scheduled in parts of Pretoria (Tshwane) Feb. 28

Event

Water supply disruptions are scheduled in parts of eastern Pretoria (Tshwane) from 17:00 on Feb. 28 through 05:00 on March 1. The disruptions are scheduled due to necessary works on a newly installed pipeline. The affected areas are Hatherley, Kwaggafontein, Mahube Valley, Mamelodi, Nellmapius, Portion 23 Zwartkoppies (Savannah Country Estate), Sammy Marks Museum, Shere, Silver Lakes, Six Fountains, Willow Acres, and Zwartkoppies.

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.

Resources

City of Tshwane (Twitter)