Tshwane water stable overall, but Soshanguve systems critically low

The City of Tshwane reports that overall water supply remains stable across most parts of the capital, but critically low reservoir levels have put some communities under pressure. The Soshanguve L and DD systems are among those most severely affected, with the Soshanguve L Tower currently empty. High-lying areas in the region are at risk of experiencing low water pressure and potential interruptions.

In response, the city plans to temporarily close the outlet supplying residents directly from the Soshanguve L Reservoir on Sunday night in order to allow water levels to recover. Residents are urged to conserve water as high temperatures are driving up consumption and slowing reservoir recovery. The city also warns of critically low water levels in the Garsfontein reservoirs in Region 6, which currently stand at a critically low 2%.

The incoming supply has been closed to help stabilize the wider system, and pumping to the Soshanguve L Tower could resume on Monday if water levels rise above 35%. To cope with the situation, residents are advised to use water sparingly and avoid activities such as watering gardens, washing cars with hosepipes, and filling swimming pools.

The City of Tshwane maintains that overall water supply is mostly steady despite the low reserves in certain areas.