- Water Supply Disruption in Ward 19, Matatiele: A technical fault at the Matatiele Water Treatment Works, involving a failure in the backwash pump and blower, has caused a temporary loss of running water for households in the area.
- Response and Repair Efforts by Municipality: The Alfred Nzo District Municipality is actively working to resolve the issue by deploying a contractor to repair the faulty components and restore water supply as quickly as possible.
- Impact on Residents and Conservation Advice: Residents are advised to conserve any stored water until the supply is restored, as the municipality has not specified a timeline for full service restoration.
- Importance of Infrastructure Maintenance: The incident underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the necessity for regular maintenance to prevent extended service disruptions.
Households in Ward 19, Matatiele, have been left without running water after a technical fault brought operations at the Matatiele Water Treatment Works to a halt on Wednesday, 13 August.
The Alfred Nzo District Municipality confirmed that the breakdown involves a failure in the backwash pump and blower, both important in ensuring clean and safe water is delivered to taps. Without these components functioning, the treatment process cannot be completed, forcing a temporary suspension of water supply.
Municipal officials say they are fully aware of the disruption’s impact on daily life and are working around the clock to resolve it. A contractor has already been deployed to the site and is conducting repairs with the aim of restoring supply as quickly as possible.
“The breakdown is highly regrettable, and every effort is being made to ensure water is restored speedily. We thank residents for their patience during this time,” the municipality stated.
Local residents are being urged to conserve any stored water until full service is restored. The municipality has not provided an exact timeframe for completion but assured the community that updates will be issued as work progresses.
