The City has planned to ensure minimal impact on consumers as a result of the assessment. This includes filling the reservoirs supplied by the Voëlvlei Water Treatment Plant to maximum capacity in advance. This should be sufficient to supply consumers for the duration of the shutdown. Consumers in the vicinity of Philadelphia and Contermanskloof may, however, still experience slightly lower-than-usual pressure on the day.

The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused, but it is imperative that it maintains its water treatment infrastructure to enable the sustainable supply of good quality drinking water.

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