City of Tshwane executive mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya photo by Dimakatso Modipa
By Cllr Nasiphi Moya
Executive Mayor of Tshwane
The City of Tshwane cautions the residents of Montana against following misleading WhatsApp information regarding water supply to the area.
The Mayoral Executive is aware of a series of misleading messages that are being spread with the intention to increase alarm.
We warn residents not to believe these messages and use the City’s official
communication portals to verify information.
There have been reports of water discoloration in recent days in Region 2, Montana, and surrounding areas.
These reports come at a time when the City has scheduled maintenance of the bulk water system in the reservoir that supplies the Montana area.
In order to safeguard the integrity of our bulk water systems, regular maintenance and cleaning are necessary to ensure safe and reliable water provision to residents.
The cleaning of the Montana Reservoir has necessitated the need to institute
temporary water interruptions in Montana and its surrounds.
Cleaning and maintenance are expected to happen between 12 & 14 May 2025.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused to residents.
We ask for your patience to ensure that long-term sustainability of this reservoir to supply the people of
Montana and its surrounds with reliable and clean water.
We plead with residents to remain calm and use water sparingly.
We encourage all residents to follow all official platforms of the City for
regular updates about the progress of this maintenance.
For more detailed information about which areas are likely being affected, please click here.
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