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The Rooiwal Water Treatment Plant that supplies Hammanskraal areas.
The City of Tshwane has assured residents of Hammanskraal north of Pretoria that it is trying to address their water problems.
It has advised residents receiving water from the newly launched Klipdrift Magalies Water Package Plant, not to consume it following complaints of poor quality.
The affected areas include Mandela Village, Marokolong, Ramotse, Kekana Gardens and Babelegi Industrial. The city says power disruptions caused water supply interruption at the plant which also impacted the water quality.
Mayoral spokesperson Zintle Mahlati says the situation contrasts with laboratory tests from last month when the water was deemed safe.
“Immediate steps were taken to flush the system to remove potential contaminants. This process was completed on the 12th of February, and water samples were sent for laboratory analysis. Results are expected on the 14th of February, after which the city will update residents.”
City of Tshwane aware of challenges at Klipdrift Package Plant and urges residents to refrain from consuming water until testing is completed. @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/dWZJckXIIh
— Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) February 13, 2025
🚱 Tshwane must explain backsliding on Hammanskraal water project
The residents who form part of the first phase of this project are enduring dry taps. This is the project conceived under the mayorship of Cilliers Brink and in cooperation with Magalies Water to give the people… pic.twitter.com/ksvFdHLEiI
— DA Gauteng (@DAGauteng) February 12, 2025
