Tshwane water outages today (1 November 2026): affected areas, causes and when water returns
Tshwane's water network is still under heavy pressure on 1 November 2026, with Heights, Klapperkop, Soshanguve L and Laudium reservoirs critically low in Regions 1, 3, 4 and 6. Here are the areas, causes and what to do.
By Reported Team · Updated
Update (10:05 SAST, 2 November 2026): Tshwane's water problems have carried into Monday, with Kruisfontein East and Atteridgeville High Level reservoirs now empty (City of Tshwane on X). Follow today's updates in our Tshwane water outages article for 2 November.
Large parts of Tshwane are still short of water on Sunday, 1 November 2026. In an update issued this morning, the City of Tshwane says its bulk water network remains under heavy pressure, especially in Regions 1, 3, 4 and 6, and several reservoirs still have critically low levels (City of Tshwane on X).
The City temporarily stopped supply to the Rooihuiskraal, Louwlardia, Brakfontein, Bakenkop and Heights reservoirs on Saturday night to help the network recover, but says the gains so far are fragile (City of Tshwane on X).
Which Tshwane areas are affected today?
| Region | Systems under pressure | Latest status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region 1 | Soshanguve L, Mabopane Main | Soshanguve L Reservoir critically low, limiting supply to the Soshanguve L Tower and higher-lying areas. Mabopane Main still under pressure | City of Tshwane on X |
| Region 3 | Klapperkop, Carina, Heights HL and LL | Klapperkop critically low. Heights HL below 10%, Heights LL South-West empty, Heights LL North-East critically low. Pumping to Carina Pump Station areas set to resume | City of Tshwane on X |
| Region 4 | Atteridgeville HL, Laudium, Brakfontein, Bakenkop, Rooihuiskraal, Louwlardia | Atteridgeville HL recovering but still critical. Laudium critically low. Erasmia improved overnight | City of Tshwane on X |
| Region 6 | Mamelodi R3 and R4, Eersterust, Erasmusrand | Under close monitoring. Garsfontein, Elardus Park and Moreleta have better storage levels | City of Tshwane on X |
| Region 7 | Bronkhorstspruit supply area | Zithobeni reservoirs being flushed. Water-use advisory still in place | City of Tshwane on X |
| Danville | Burst pipe, Van Jaarsveld Street and Albertyn Street | Repairs under way, estimated restoration 13:00 | City of Tshwane on X |
How low are the reservoirs after Saturday's closures?
These are the City's morning readings on 1 November, after supply to these reservoirs was closed from 17:00 on Saturday to 05:00 on Sunday (City of Tshwane on X) (City of Tshwane on X).
| Reservoir | Level on 1 November morning | Some areas it supplies |
|---|---|---|
| Rooihuiskraal (both) | About 29% to 30% | Rooihuiskraal, Celtisdal, Hennopspark, Kosmosdal, Olievenhoutbosch, The Reeds, Wierdapark |
| Louwlardia | About 31% | Blue Hills, Country View, Highveld, Louwlardia, Midstream Estate |
| Brakfontein | About 22% | Bronberrik, Clubview, Cranbrookvale, Eldoraigne, Lyttelton, Zwartkop |
| Bakenkop East | About 20% | Clubview, Eldoraigne, Lyttelton, Swartkop, Tamara Park, Villarosa |
| Bakenkop West | About 31% | As above |
| Heights HL | Below 10% | Claremont, Danville, Groenkloof, Pretoria Town and Townlands, Salvokop |
| Heights LL South-West | Empty | Groenkloof, Pretoria Town and Townlands |
| Heights LL North-East | Critically low | Groenkloof, Pretoria Town and Townlands |
Supply areas are from the City's 31 October restriction notice (City of Tshwane on X).
Why are taps still running dry in Tshwane?
The City says high consumption is the main problem, with water being used faster than some reservoirs can refill, along with limited incoming supply to the Soshanguve L and Mabopane systems (City of Tshwane on X).
When will water be back?
The City has not given restoration times for the reservoir systems. It says it is balancing water between reservoirs, controlling pumping and adjusting supply, and that lasting recovery depends on a sustained drop in water use (City of Tshwane on X). Planned pumping to the Carina Pump Station areas should help restore supply there (City of Tshwane on X). The only firm time given today is 13:00 for the Danville burst pipe (City of Tshwane on X).
In Region 7, flushing of the Zithobeni reservoirs does not mean the water is safe. The City says the water-use advisory stays in place until it officially announces otherwise (City of Tshwane on X).
What should Tshwane residents do?
- Use water for essential needs only. The City asks residents not to water gardens, wash cars or fill pools (City of Tshwane on X).
- If you still have water, use it sparingly, as this helps water reach higher-lying areas (City of Tshwane on X).
- Check the City's regional water tanker schedules on X, such as the Region 3 tanker distribution notice.
- Report outages on 012 358 9999 (City of Tshwane on X).
See yesterday's article for the 31 October Tshwane water update.
FAQ
Which Tshwane areas have no water on 1 November 2026?
The City of Tshwane says Regions 1, 3, 4 and 6 are under the most pressure, including the Soshanguve L, Mabopane, Klapperkop, Heights, Atteridgeville, Laudium, Brakfontein and Bakenkop systems. Danville also has a burst pipe.
When will water be restored in Tshwane?
The City has not given restoration times for the reservoir systems. It says recovery depends on residents cutting water use. The Danville burst pipe repair is expected to be done by 13:00.
How do I report a water outage in Tshwane?
Call the City of Tshwane customer care centre on 012 358 9999, or send your details by direct message to @CityTshwane on X.
Sources
- City of Tshwane on X: reservoir recovery remains strained in Regions 1, 3, 4 and 6 (1 November 2026)
- City of Tshwane on X: overnight water restrictions (31 October 2026)
- City of Tshwane on X: Danville water supply interruption (1 November 2026)
- City of Tshwane on X: Zithobeni reservoir cleaning (31 October 2026)
- City of Tshwane on X: how to report outages
- Wikimedia Commons: dry tap (Neil Owen, CC BY-SA 2.0)
