On Wednesday, 08 March 2023 Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant had a power failure that affected its Engine Room 4 which supplies all booster stations. This incident has resulted in the reduction to all booster stations’ pumping causing lower reservoir levels, with our local areas of West Village, Kagiso and Munsieville already experiencing low water pressure.
This failure is currently being investigated by both Rand Water and Eskom technicians to establish the origin of the fault after which the return to normal service will be advised.
Rand Water’s communique also advised that the incident may result in the depletion of all Rand Water reservoirs where local municipalities of Govan Mbeki, Victor Khanye, Thembisile Hani, Lesedi, Mogale City, Merafong City, Rand West City and Rustenburg may be affected.
Since it is expected that other areas may soon be affected, Mogale Water Services is urging communities to use water sparingly. Water tankers will be made available where areas are affected.
On behalf of our bulk water supplier Rand Water, we apologize for any inconvenience cause by this power failure.