UPDATE: 31 January 2025 – 19:00
PUBLIC NOTICE: UPDATE ON WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS
1. Daytime Water Supply Interruption: WILL BE WITHDRAWN on Sunday, 02 February 2025.
2. Nightly Water Supply Interruption: WILL CONTINUE from 21:00 to 04:00 daily.
Production at Riverton Water Treatment Works has been steady throughout the week, and weather conditions have been favourable
Current Newton Reservoir Levels
1. Reservoir 102 megaliter: 16.2 feet (95%)
2. Reservoir 91 megaliter: 8.8 feet (51%)
3. Reservoir 45 megaliter: 12.2 (72%)
4. Reservoir 23 megaliter: 12.0 feet (70%)
WATER CONSERVATION APPEAL
Residents are urged to continue using water sparingly to manage high demand.
Your cooperation and understanding are highly appreciated.
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE: DAYTIME WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION CONTINUES DURING THE WEEK
Newton Reservoirs levels remain low, necessitating the continuation of Daytime Water Supply Interruption during the week; Monday to Friday – 12:00 to 17:00.
Newton Reservoirs levels of this afternoon:
* Reservoir 102 megaliter – 10.5 feet = 62%
* Reservoir 91 megaliter – 9.6 feet = 56%
* Reservoir 45 megaliter – 9.9 feet = 58%
* Reservoir 23 megaliter – 10.9 feet = 64%
NIGHTLY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
Will continue as communicated; daily from 21:00 to 04:00.
WATER CONSERVATION APPEAL
Residents are urged to continue using water sparingly to manage high demand.
Updates on reservoir levels will be provided throughout the week.
Your understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE: EMERGENCY DAYTIME WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION DUE TO BREAKDOWN OF ABSTRACTION PUMP AT RIVERTON
A Daytime Water Supply Interruption is in effect due to the breakdown of the abstraction pump at Riverton, which draws raw water from the Vaal River.
* Repair work is currently underway.
* Supply is expected to resume at 18:00 and will take some time to flood the system.
DAYTIME WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION WILL CONTINUE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – 12:00 TO 17:00
The measure is being carried out to replenish the levels at the Newton Reservoirs in order to uphold supply during the week.
NIGHTLY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
Continues from 21:00 to 04:00 as earlier communicated.
WATER CONSERVATION APPEAL
Residents are urged to continue using water sparingly to manage high demand.
The inconvenience is highly regretted, and your cooperation is highly appreciated.
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE: WEEKEND DAYTIME WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
Saturday, 18 January 2025 and Sunday, 19 January 2025
Time: 12:00 to 17:00
This is in an effort to replenish the reservoir levels for daytime water supply during the week.
Nightly Water Supply Interruption
The Nightly Water Supply Interruption remains in place:
Time: 21:00 to 04:00
Water Conservation Appeal
Residents are urged to continue using water sparingly to manage high demand.
Your understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 3 January 2025 – 16:00
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS
The municipality informs residents of the following water supply interruption schedule:
– Nightly Water Supply Interruption: Effective from tonight, Friday, 03 Jan 2025, from 21:00 to 04:00.
Its implementation is indefinite.
– Daytime Water Supply Interruption: Only for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 04-05 Jan 2025, from 12:00 to 17:00.
Reason for Interruptions:
The reintroduction of these measures is due to the drastic decline in Newton Reservoir levels, caused by high demand.
Conservation Appeal:
Please continue to use water sparingly to help manage demand.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS LIFTED
The municipality is pleased to announce that the daytime and nightly water supply interruptions have been suspended with immediate effect.
Uninterrupted Water Supply:
Residents will receive continuous water supply amid the successful implementation of recovery measures over the past weeks.
Reporting Faults:
Please report any faults or issues to our Call-Centre at: 080 122 9010 or 053 830 6111.
Conservation Reminder: We encourage residents to continue conserving water, our critical resource.
Season’s Greetings,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
WATER RECOVERY AND SUPPLY
Riverton Water Treatment Works
* Daily production remains steady at 102 megalitres into the second week.
》 Riverton Water Treatment Works daily production matches the supply and demand of every day.
• Therefore, we are still not able to lift the water supply interruptions at this stage.
Newton Reservoirs
* As pointed out above, the current water levels require the continuation of the daytime (12:00 – 17:00) and nightly (21:00 – 04:00) – water supply interruptions.
Water levels of today (23 December 2024);
* Reservoir 102 megalitres – 13.8 = 81 %
* Reservoir 91 megalitres – 8.3 = 50 %
* Reservoir 45 megalitres – 13.3 = 78 %
* Reservoir 23 megalitres – 13.4 = 79 %
Water Conservation Appeal Amid High Demand
Please continue to conserve water and adhere to the announced restrictions.
Your understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.
Season’s Greetings,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
WATER RESTRICTIONS – SUPPLY RECOVERY PROGRAMME
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
PUBLIC NOTICE: TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2024 – 18:00
UPDATE: WATER RECOVERY AND SUPPLY
Riverton Water Treatment Works
* Daily production has been at a steady 102 megaliters over the last five (5) days.
Newton Reservoirs
* Despite the slight improvement, the current water levels require the continuation of the daytime
(12:00 – 17:00) and nightly (21:00 – 04:00) – water supply interruptions.
Water levels of today (17 December 2024);
* Reservoir 102 megalitre -12.4 = 73%
* Reservoir 91 megalitre – 7.4 = 44 %
* Reservoir 45 megalitre – 13.2 = 77 %
* Reservoir 23 megalitre – 13.5 = 79 %
An assessment will be undertaken on Sunday 22 December 2024, for a possible withdrawal of the Daytime Water Supply Interruption.
Water Conservation Appeal Amid High Demand
Please continue to conserve water and adhere to the announced restrictions.
Your understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
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UPDATE: 11 December 2024 – 16:50
WATER RESTRICTIONS – SUPPLY RECOVERY PROGRAMME
The Sol Plaatje Municipality hereby announces water restrictions starting today, Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 21H00.
These restrictions are aimed at improving levels at the Newton Reservoirs, which have been depleted due to a high demand exacerbated by the ongoing heatwave.
Water Restrictions
In terms of Section 4 of the Water Services Act 108 of 1997 and Clause 31 of the Water and Sanitation Services By-Law, the following will be prohibited:
a) Watering of gardens, lawns, grassed areas, flowerbeds, sports fields, bowling greens, and similar areas;
b) Topping up of filling fountains, ornamental ponds;
c) Filling of swimming and paddling pools; and
d) Washing of paved areas, walls, roofs, buildings, and other similar structures.
Water levels at Newton Reservoirs on 11 December 2024 were as follows:
| TANK NUMBER | CAPACITY | DESIRED LEVEL | CURRENT AVG LEVEL | CAPACITY |
| 1 | 102 Megalitre | 17 Feet | 12,7 Feet | 74% full |
| 2 | 91 Megalitre | 17 Feet | 9,3 Feet | 54% full |
| 3 | 45 Megalitre | 16 Feet | 10,8 Feet | 63% full |
| 4 | 23 Megalitre | 16 Feet | 12,4 Feet | 75% full |
The Municipality has been producing water at an average of 100 megalitre per day. However, due to the current heat wave and subsequent demand, the water produced is lower than the 115 megalitres per day required.
The Riverton Water Treatment Plant has a treating capacity of 165 Megalitres per day, but the plant is operating at a 60% capacity. The municipality is currently, refurbishing the treatment plants for optimum production.
Re-Introduction of Daytime Water Supply Interruption
Faced with the current high temperatures and the related challenges explained above, the interruptions will be effected as follows:
Daytime: 12:00 to 17:00
The continuation of the Nightly Water Supply Interruption – Nightly: 21:00 to 04:00
Residents will be kept informed on the reservoir levels throughout the holiday season.
Your understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.
Yours Faithfully,
S.B. MATLALA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
UPDATE: 2 December 2024 – 15:00
DAYTIME AND NIGHTLY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS
Status: Residents are informed that the water supply interruptions will continue as communicated:
Daytime: 13:00 to 17:00
Nightly : 21:00 to 04:00
Cause: Our reservoir levels dropped significantly amid the unfortunate and unforeseen three bursts on the 900mm diameter pipe last week.
Prior to that, water was drawn from the largest reservoir at Newton to provide emergency supply to residents of Roodepan, Homelite, Homestead, Homevale, and other parts of Galeshewe when six major leaks were repaired on the 600mm diameter pipeline on the weekend of 22-24 November.
Newton Reservoir Levels
*A decision is set to be taken this Wednesday 04 December 2024, on whether to withdraw the Daytime Water Supply Interruption or continue replenishing for restoration of normal supply.
Reservoirs Levels
* Reservoir 102 megaliter = isolated
* Reservoir 91 megaliter = 80 %
* Reservoir 45 megaliter = 90 %
* Reservoir 23 megaliter = 92 %
Residents will be kept updated on the reservoir levels and related developments.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
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