Stilfontein Faces Planned Water Supply Interruption
- Karen Scheepers
- Sep 29
- 1 min read
A scheduled water supply interruption is taking place in Stilfontein as part of maintenance work on a pump line in Jan Van Riebeeck Street. The announcement was issued by the local municipality, outlining the expected duration, affected areas, and steps residents are encouraged to take during the outage.
Timing of the Interruption
The water supply is expected to be disrupted on Monday, 29 September 2025, between 06:00 and 18:00. During this period, households in the affected zones may experience significantly reduced water pressure or a complete lack of supply.
Areas Impacted
The interruption covers all streets within the following boundaries:
Jan Van Riebeeck
Somerset
Neethling
Burgers
Wintervogel Road
These areas are connected to the section of the pipeline undergoing maintenance and are therefore directly affected by the scheduled work.
Advisory to Residents
Residents in Stilfontein have been advised to use water sparingly throughout the disruption period. The measure is intended to ensure that the available supply can be directed toward essential needs. The municipality indicated that the planned work is necessary to maintain and improve the long-term reliability of the water system.
Final Thought
The water interruption is a temporary but necessary measure linked to infrastructure upkeep in Stilfontein. While inconvenience is expected, the maintenance is aimed at preventing unplanned outages and improving service delivery. Residents are encouraged to prepare in advance and make adjustments for the scheduled downtime.
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