UPDATE ON DISRUPTIONS EXPERIENCED IN THE WESTERN AREAS

We are pleased to inform residents that the majority of mechanical faults at the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works have been repaired. All water that is available in the system is being supplied to residents.

We would like to emphasise, however, that at the moment demand continues to exceed supply.

Residents are urged to refrain from stockpiling and only use water for essential purposes so that the reticulation system can recover faster.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate the residents' patience.

UPDATE ON NOOITGEDAGT WATER TREATMENT WORKS PUMP FAILURE

The repairs to the failed pump at Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works are complete.

The pump has been tested and is now running, meaning Nooitgedagt is back up to full production.

There are already signs of increased pressure on the bulk offtake.

The system should recover throughout the night and water supply should be restored by tomorrow morning.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

WATER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE EXPERIENCED AS CRITICAL INSTALLATIONS ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE

The Municipality wishes to inform residents that there will be several water supply shutdowns that will take place this week in order to install new bulk water meters and pressure reducing valves.

This forms part of an ongoing programme to reduce water losses.

Residents can expect water supply disruptions from 08H00 to 17H00.

The below areas are scheduled for shutdowns this week:

1.Upper Clarendon Marine - December 7, 2021

2.Bethelsdorp - December 7, 2021

3.Perridgevale - December 8, 2021

4.Cleary Park - December 9, 2021

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

UPDATE ON NOOITGEDAGT WATER TREATMENT WORKS PUMP FAILURE

Teams are currently working on the pump's laser alignment.

The pump will be tested after some adjustments are made, and if all goes well, production at Nooitgedagt will be able to increase once more.

The City has been unable to provide adequate water to the Western suburbs due to water shortages and restrictions imposed by the Department of Water and Sanitation.

The current water damand is 278 megalitres per day, while the City can only provide 230 megalitres per day.

We strongly encourage all residents to reduce their water consumption.

Water tankers have been deployed as a temporary solution to the following areas:

1) Pick 'n Pay, Linton Grange

2) Checkers, Verdun Road

3) Hunters Retreat, Spar

4) Rowan Street, Rowallan Park

5) Roaming in Schauderville

6) Roaming in Malabar

7) Roaming in Helenvale

8) Corner of Welcome and Kragga Kamma Road, Theescombe

9) Sherwood, Spar

Please note that tankers may leave to refill, but they will return to the locations listed above.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

WATER SUPPLY SHUTDOWN REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT CRITICAL DROUGHT RELIEF WORK POSTPONED

The Municipality wishes to inform residents that because of the water disruptions experienced this past week and inclement weather conditions, the planned shutdown at Chelsea reservoir has been postponed.

A new date for the shutdown will be communicated on all NMBM social media pages at a later stage.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.