The interruption is caused by a damaged pipe along Bukes Street in Kroonstad. The pipe needs to be repaired and although it is not leaking in such a way that the water is flowing to the surface, it is damaging the road works of the ongoing construction of Reitz Street in the CBD.

Before the repairs can take place, the whole water system east of Bukes Street has to be shut down completely.  A special cast iron pipe with necessary material has been purchased and can only be available on Monday.

This shut-down will reduce the supply of water in both Kroonstad town and Maokeng. Unfortunately, we cannot determine the duration of water disruption until the leak is opened.

We urge all the consumers to protect water and use it sparingly especially during these difficult times of no rain.

We apologise for any inconvenience in this regard.

-Statement