JOHANNESBURG - Parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North West will experience low to intermittent water supply this coming weekend.
This is as Rand Water and Eskom prepare to embark on their second phase of planned infrastructure maintenance.
The maintenance programme is scheduled to commence at 7am on Friday until 7pm on Sunday.
It follows the completion of the first phase between 29 May and 2 June.
During this time, Eskom carried out planned maintenance on critical electrical infrastructure to enhance the reliability and stability of the bulk water supply system and ensure its continued efficient operation.
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According to the bulk water supplier, phase two work includes Eskom's planned maintenance on electrical infrastructure at Rand Water's Zuikerbosch Purification Plant, as well as the completion of cross-connections from old to new pipelines.
“During the maintenance period, pumping capacity across Rand Water systems will be reduced, with the Palmiet system operating at 78% capacity, the Zwartkopjes system at 50%, and the Eikenhof system at 55%.
“Pumping at the Mapleton system will be suspended for 12 hours during the maintenance,” Rand Water said.
Rand Water said it had issued a 21-day notice to affected municipalities, industries and direct customers to allow sufficient time to implement contingency planning and minimise potential water supply disruptions.