Rand Water has announced that the restoration of power at the utility’s Mapelton Booster Station has been successfully completed, following a power failure that halted pumping at the station on Friday.
The incident resulted in the depletion of water in Rand Water’s reservoirs, with areas within City of Ekurhuleni and City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipalities experiencing water shortages and/or low water pressure.
In a statement on Sunday, Rand Water reported that the restoration of power at the station has been successfully completed, marking a significant milestone in their efforts to ensure that water supply is fully restored to the affected areas.
“The re-energizing process commenced at 01:05 and by 02:30 the booster station had achieved full pumping capacity,” said Rand Water spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo.
However, Maroo noted that there will not be an immediate relief in the water supply system, and the system will require a recovery period of up to one week to fully stabilize.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to all our stakeholders, particularly the affected communities, for their patience and understanding during this difficult period. As we move forward, we will closely monitor the situation and provide regular updates to the public on any further developments,” Maroo said. – SAnews.gov.za
