Rheenendal water supply restored

KNYSNA NEWS - The water supply to Rheenendal and its surrounding communities has been successfully restored, says Knysna Municipality.

The municipality, in a joint statement issued with the Garden Route District Municipality and the Western Cape government today, Friday 16 May, said the water received by some Rheenendal and community residents may be discoloured, and samples have been taken for tests.

As a precautionary measure, residents are advised to boil their water before use. The water pressure is expected to stabilised during the course of the day.

The statement said residents in the Greater Knysna area should note that level 3 water restrictions remain in effect, and the restrictions must be adhered to at all times.

Water was still being delivered across Knysna, with 10 tankers active ensuring coverage across all zones.

Water is being delivered by tankers in the following areas:

Zone 1: Knysna Heights, Paradise
Zone 2: Upper and Lower Old Place, Lower Industrial, Hunters Home, Rexford
Zone 3: Fisher Haven
Zone 4: Leisure Isle
Zone 5: White Location, Flenters, Rhobololo, Qolweni, Greenfields, Jood-se-Kamp
Zone 6: Concordia East and West, Dinangwe, Endlovini, Victor Molosi area
Zone 7: Khayalethu, Bongani
Zone 8: Dam-se-Bos North (7de Laan), Dam-se-Bos, Hlalani, Oupad, Nekkies East, Nekkies West (Kaalkol)
Zone 9: Ward 11 in Hornlee

Joint operations centre
The newly established Knysna Municipality joint operations centre, which is co-ordinating relief efforts, includes representation from: