Soweto Residents Prepare for 17-Hour Water Shutdown Next Wednesday

Soweto residents will have to brace for a water shutdown as Rand Water, the bulk water supplier, has announced a 17-hour shutdown scheduled for Wednesday next week. According to SABC News, the shutdown, lasting from 7 am to midnight, will impact various areas in Soweto.

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Also read: South Africa’s Capital Faces Massive 30-Hour Water Outage in August

According to Rand Water spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala, the planned maintenance aims to repair leaking pipelines. During the shutdown, residents in Soweto will experience low water pressure to no water supply. Areas affected include the Chiawelo and Doornkop West reservoirs and the direct feeds to the Tshepisong and Chiawelo regions.

Rand Water urges residents to store sufficient water at least two days before the outage, as recovery may take up to 48 hours after the water supplier completes maintenance work.

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Joburg Water Announces Today’s Shutdown in Affected Areas

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