Residents of Mangaung Metro, particularly in southern Bloemfontein are hereby informed of a pipe burst that happened today (05 September 2022) between Leeuwkop Chamber and Brandkop reservoir in Pellessier.

The Bloem Water Operations and Maintenance team is attending to the pipe burst. It is estimated that the duration of the repair will be 36 hours. As a result of this, areas in the southern parts of Bloemfontein may be affected by water supply challenges. Water tankers will be deployed to affected areas.

All consumers are requested to use water sparingly.

Mangaung Metro would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.-MMM