Power failure disrupts operations at Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant

Power failure disrupts operations at Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant

The city of Tshwane has warned Region 7 residents of another possible water supply issue in the area.

Bronkhorstspruit water pump repairs ‘to be completed on Wednesday’
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Operations were interrupted at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant due to a power failure on Friday. 


 


Some parts of Region 7, particularly Rethabiseng and Ekangala, had experienced a prolonged water outage caused by the breakdown of a pump at the same Water Treatment Plant over the past few weeks.


 


"The plant is currently off, and technicians are on-site carrying out investigations with the view of effecting the necessary repairs" said Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo.


 


"The estimated time of restoration is currently unknown" he added.


 


The following areas may be affected: 


 


• Bronkhorstspruit Town 


 


• Cultural Park 


 


• Ekandustria 


 


• Ekangala 


 


• Masada 


 


• Rethabiseng 


 


• Riamarpark 


 


• Thembisile Hani Local Municipality 


 


• Zithobeni


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