Parts of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni Without Water After Explosion At Rand Water Pump Station

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