Emfuleni Municipality

The Emfuleni Municipality has officially given Rand Water the green light to resume pumping and supplying water to affected communities after completing critical repairs at the Vereeniging Water Treatment Works. The restoration follows a power failure that disrupted supply to thousands of residents, businesses, health facilities, and schools for three consecutive days.

The major outage impacted the Eikenhof and Forest Hill systems, leading to severe water shortages in various areas. Rand Water confirmed that the unexpected power failure at its Vereeniging plant left reservoirs critically depleted, making it difficult to maintain stable water pressure and distribution.

Repairs Completed, Water Supply Resumes

Emfuleni Municipality announced on Wednesday evening that all necessary repairs had been completed, allowing Rand Water to restart its pumping operations.

“We have successfully restored power at the Vereeniging Water Treatment Works, and Rand Water has resumed full supply to the affected systems,” the municipality stated.

However, officials have urged residents to use water sparingly, warning that reservoir levels remain low and require time to recover to normal capacity.

“We call on all households and businesses to continue reducing consumption where possible, as storage levels are still stabilising. Any excessive use could prolong shortages,” Rand Water said in a statement.

Impact on Residents, Businesses & Health Facilities

The water outage left thousands of residents without access to clean water, creating significant disruptions in daily life. Households had to rely on water tankers deployed by local authorities, while schools and hospitals struggled to maintain essential services.

Several businesses in the region, particularly those in the hospitality and retail sectors, reported financial losses due to limited water supply. Restaurants, shopping centres, and industrial operations faced temporary closures or restricted services.

Local hospitals and clinics also faced challenges as they had to implement emergency measures to ensure patient care was not compromised.

Rand Water’s Recovery Plan & Future Prevention Measures

Rand Water has outlined a recovery plan to prevent future power-related disruptions at the Vereeniging Water Treatment Works. The entity is working with Eskom and municipal authorities to strengthen:

✅ Backup power systems – Increasing generator capacity to avoid complete shutdowns during outages.
✅ Reservoir monitoring – Implementing real-time monitoring to detect and address supply issues before critical depletion.
✅ Water conservation campaigns – Raising awareness on responsible water use to maintain stable reserves.

Rand Water also reassured residents that the situation is under control, and full supply should be restored within the next 24 to 48 hours, depending on demand levels.

“We appreciate the patience of affected communities and are committed to ensuring this does not happen again,” Rand Water spokesperson Justice Mohale said.

Residents Urged to Reduce Water Consumption

While water has been restored, authorities have emphasised the need for responsible usage to avoid putting additional strain on the recovering reservoir levels.

📌 Recommended water-saving tips:
• Limit non-essential water use (e.g. washing cars, filling pools).
• Fix leaks and dripping taps immediately.
• Reduce shower times and use water-efficient appliances.
• Use rainwater tanks where possible for gardening and household cleaning.

The municipality has stated that water usage will be closely monitored, and any significant strain on the system could result in temporary restrictions to stabilise supply.

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