The City of Ekurhuleni’s new 5.5 megalitres (ML) elevated water tower in Northmead, Benoni, is nearing competition. In actual fact, 90% of the overall work has been completed.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT WATER SERVICES BY-LAW EXTENDED TO 30 APRIL 2023
Citizens of the City of Ekurhuleni have until the end of the month to make submissions on the new draft Water Services By-law. The extension has been granted to ensure that more members of the public are catered for before the new by-law is approved and comes into effect. This draft Water Services By-Law combines […]
The City of Ekurhuleni is faced with the challenge of high-water losses, particularly in areas that are deemed to be indigent. In this regard, the city has launched a campaign called Be The Change to coincide with World Water Day and National Water Week. At the centre of the city’s campaign is educating people about […]
The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to reassure residents that our potable water is of excellent quality and safe to consume. The city’s reassurance to residents follows false statements on many social media platforms that the tap water is contaminated with the cholera-causing bacterium. The fake claims follow the recent identification of three cholera cases in […]
The City of Ekurhuleni advises residents to keep their taps closed at all times during water supply interruptions to avoid erroneous billing caused by air trapped in the pipes passing through the water meters. The water metering glitch, which some residents may have encountered during the recent water supply interruptions, is because the city uses […]
The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to notify residents that the Rand Water’s Mapleton and Zwartkoppies supply systems are slowly stabilising. The reservoir levels as of this morning were as follows: Water supply is currently being restored to high lying areas such as Tsakani extensions 12b, 9, 10 and 17. However, Langaville Extension 10, Tsakani extensions […]
The City of Ekurhuleni and Rand Water have agreed to work together in dealing with the current water situation in the region. In a high-level meeting held between the City and Rand Water, the parties confirmed that there was a need to normalize or attempt to normalize the situation as a matter of urgency. Leading […]
The City of Ekurhuleni appeals to residents and businesses to be aware of their water usage as high temperatures prevail. The City has noted a trend in the increase in water demand over the past week and thus calls for consumers to preserve water in order to avoid possible water curtailments. In preserving water, members […]
With the persistent rainfall, the City of Ekurhuleni advises residents to monitor signs and possible development of sinkholes on their properties. According to a study conducted in 2010, around 52% of the land is dolomitic in Ekurhuleni. Some of the early signs of a sinkhole developing are tilting of one side of a house, the […]
