The City of Tshwane has temporarily shut down the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant due to a decline in raw water quality caused by increased cloudiness following recent heavy rainfall.

City spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says technicians are monitoring the situation, and operations will resume once the water quality improves.

“The following areas in Region 7 are affected: Bronkhorstspruit Town, Ekandustria, Ekangala, Rethabiseng, Riamarpark, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (cross-border water supply), Zithobeni. Roaming water tankers will be arranged for all the affected areas. The City of Tshwane apologises for the inconvenience that may be encountered as a result of this temporary shutdown.”