By Thapelo Molefe
The City of Johannesburg is set to update residents on Monday afternoon about the third and final phase of Rand Water’s planned maintenance programme, as concerns over water safety intensify following reports of contaminated tap water in parts of the inner city.
Phase 3 of the maintenance is scheduled to take place from Tuesday to Thursday and is expected to affect water pressure and supply in several areas.
The city says residents will be informed about the scope of the work, the potential impact on supply systems, and the contingency measures in place to limit disruption.
The planned maintenance comes against the backdrop of a contamination alert issued by Johannesburg Water after residents in parts of the CBD reported a strong and unusual smell coming from their tap water. Affected areas include Albertina Sisulu Road and surrounding streets, including 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th avenues and 10th Street.
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