Rand Water warns Gauteng residents to 'brace for worst' as repairs start to storm-damaged infrastructure
Rand Water has warned Gauteng residents to brace for the worst following the severe damage caused to its infrastructure during Tuesday’s evening’s storm and accompanying high winds.
The storm damaged some of the power lines feeding the Zuikerbosch water treatment plant in Vereeniging, and comes as the water utility is already under enormous strain due to high water demand.
Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo says attempts to restart the plant after a power trip revealed faults along the overhead power lines supplying the auxiliary plant.
“The power failure means the loss of 2,000-million litres a day. This load reduction has affected all municipalities supplied from Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant.”
Affected areas under the Palmiet System include Klipriviersberg, Klipfontein, Brakfontein, Germiston, Northridge and Haartebeeshoek.
Affected areas under Mapleton include Brakpan, Vlakfontein, Selcourt, Wildebeestfontein and Stompiesfontein.
Affected areas under Eikenhof include Meredale and Waterval.
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