RESIDENTS in parts of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane are facing water shortages after an explosion at the Palmiet water pumping station.
The explosion at the Palmiet water pumping station has left several suburbs in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane facing water shortages.
Rand Water says the explosion took place on Sunday, leaving three pumps destroyed.
The Palmiet station supplies several reservoirs operated by Rand Water and is now pumping well below capacity.
The cause of the explosion is still unknown, and repairs are currently underway.
Details of affected suburbs will be communicated by municipalities.
“The estimated time to full restoration is unknown. Rand Water will communicate same once the full assessment has been conducted,” the utility said.
On Tuesday, Ekurhuleni revealed that Thembisa, Clayville, Serengeti and surrounding areas were affected in the metro.
Affected areas also include: Clayville Extension 45, 71, 80; Serengeti; Ililaba; Umthambeka; Emoyeni; Igqagqa; Emfihlweni; parts of Emangweni and Ixiweni; Esselen Park extensions and Friendship Town.
Ekurhuleni said its technicians will monitor the supply to Phomolong, Midstream Estate and high-lying areas of Germiston and Bedfordview.
In the interim, roving water tankers were to be dispatched to the affected areas.
“The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to apologise for the inconvenience caused and reminds customers to keep their taps closed for the duration of the interruption.”
In Johannesburg, affected areas included all suburbs of Midrand, as well as South Hills Towers, which covers Oakdene, Linmeyer, Risana, Rosettenville, Tulisa Park and Klipriviersberg.
- Inside Metros