Tshwane’s water supply remains under strain. Several reservoirs have enough water, but others are running low, affecting the city’s ability to maintain a steady supply across all areas. Klapperkop, Lotus Gardens, Mabopane Main, Brakfontein and Erasmusrand remain among the main concerns. High water use, especially during busy morning and evening periods, leaves these reservoirs with little opportunity to refill.
Region 1: Most reservoirs holding steady:
Water levels remain reasonable in the Ga-Rankuwa, Akasia, Winterveld and Mabopane Central reservoirs. Mabopane Main, however, remains under strain, despite better storage at Mabopane Central and Mabopane Reservoir. The Soshanguve L reservoirs have moderate water levels, while the tower has a relatively good reserve. Careful management remains necessary to keep water flowing to both the areas supplied directly from the reservoirs and the higher areas served by the tower.
Region 1 is broadly stable, although Mabopane Main and Soshanguve L still need close attention.
Region 3: Low reserves threaten continued supply:
Klapperkop and Lotus Gardens remain the main pressure points in Region 3, with both systems critically low. The low levels at Klapperkop could limit its ability to replenish the Carina Street reservoirs. Although Carina currently has satisfactory reserves, these could fall quickly during periods of heavy use, causing low pressure or supply interruptions. Heights High Level has moderate reserves, while Heights Low Level North East remains relatively steady. Atteridgeville Low Level, Pretoria West, Queenswood and Lynnwood reservoirs are holding satisfactory levels. Close management of Klapperkop and Lotus Gardens remains essential to support the reservoirs they feed and reduce the risk of further interruptions
Region 4: Several reservoirs need close attention:
Atteridgeville High Level has good reserves, while Laudium and Louwlardia remain relatively steady. Brakfontein is low, and Bakenkop East and West have reduced reserves. The Reeds and Rooihuiskraal have moderate levels, but continued demand leaves limited room for recovery. Clifton East and West remain critically low. These reservoirs, together with Brakfontein, Bakenkop, The Reeds and Rooihuiskraal, need careful management to prevent levels from falling further.
Region 6: Stronger reserves in some areas:
Elardus Park North and South have satisfactory reserves, while Garsfontein Centre remains relatively steady. These levels help support supply in the eastern parts of the city. Eersterust also has satisfactory reserves, and the Koedoesnek reservoirs are generally stable. However, Erasmusrand remains low, Mamelodi R3 is critically low, and Derdepoort has reduced reserves. Parkmore Low Level also remains an area of concern. These systems require continued attention to support recovery and maintain supply.
The city’s work remains focused on the following:
- Klapperkop and Carina Street: Help Klapperkop refill so that it can continue feeding the Carina Street reservoirs, particularly during periods of high use.
- Lotus Gardens: Take steps to improve storage and reduce the risk of prolonged supply interruptions. •
- Mabopane Main and Soshanguve L: Monitor and manage levels to sustain supply, especially to higher areas.
- Brakfontein, Bakenkop and Clifton: Carefully manage available reserves and water flowing to the areas they serve. • Erasmusrand, Mamelodi and Parkmore Low Level: Check readings showing low or empty reservoirs and take the necessary steps to help them refill. • Water use: Balance available supply with demand to help struggling reservoirs recover.
Every household can help rebuild reserves: The reservoirs are linked, so low levels in one part of the network can affect supply elsewhere. Klapperkop remains a particular concern because the Carina Street reservoirs depend on it for replenishment. Residents are urged to use water only for essential needs, repair leaks promptly and avoid unnecessary use. Lower demand gives reservoirs time to refill and helps maintain supply to more communities
