Bronkhorstspruit residents face continued water restrictions as Tshwane battles supply problems
The municipality has yet to establish when normal water use can safely resume.
Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding communities in Tshwane's Region 7 are still under water restrictions due to ongoing supply and quality issues. The City of Tshwane warns residents against using tap water for drinking, cooking, bathing or preparing food, with only toilet flushing permitted. The municipality has yet to announce when normal water use can be safely resumed.
High levels of E. coli and total coliforms were found in water samples from the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant and surrounding reservoirs, linked to an outbreak that caused gastrointestinal illness. The problem was caused by untreated water entering the system due to a chlorine supply shortage. The treatment plant's manager was placed on suspension pending investigation.
Despite progress in repairing the plant, low pressure and mechanical faults have complicated restoration efforts. Rand Water is assisting with the restoration process. Residents continue to receive water through municipal tankers.
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