How much backup water do I need?

It depends on how much water you use and how long you want to be covered. We assess your daily use and the outages you want to plan for before recommending a tank size, so the reserve is matched to your real need.

How long will the backup supply last?

That depends on the storage size and how much you draw during the outage. We help you match capacity to the duration you want covered so you know what to expect before an outage happens.

Does a backup system work with my municipal supply?

Yes. A backup system is set up to take over when the main supply drops and return to normal supply when it returns. We discuss how it integrates with your current plumbing during the assessment.

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Water Purification in Pretoria & Gauteng

Water Backup Solutions

Right-sized storage and delivery that keep essential water running when the main supply drops, so a municipal outage does not mean dry taps.

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What this service is

Practical water backup systems that maintain supply during interruptions and municipal outages. Sized to keep essential use running when the main supply drops, with storage and delivery matched to your needs.

Supply continuity
Keeps water flowing for essential use during outages and interruptions.
Right-sized storage
Tank capacity matched to your household or facility requirements.
Reliable delivery
Pumping and plumbing set up so backup water is available when you need it.

Is this right for you?

Water Backup Solutions is a strong fit for:

Areas prone to municipal outages
Households needing uninterrupted supply
Facilities that cannot afford downtime

Common water concerns we address

These are the everyday issues that lead households in Pretoria and across Gauteng to ask about water backup solutions.

Municipal outages and interruptions

Planned and unplanned outages can leave a household or facility without water for hours, disrupting everything from drinking to sanitation.

Low pressure during peak demand

Even when the supply is not fully off, pressure can drop during peak use, leaving some taps barely functional when they are needed most.

Needing uninterrupted supply

Some households and facilities cannot afford to be without water at all, even briefly, and need a reserve that takes over straight away.

Protecting equipment from dry running

Pumps and appliances that run dry during an outage can be damaged, adding repair cost on top of the inconvenience of no water.

What to expect

A practical, professional process that keeps the system matched to your water and your needs.

01
Assess your demand
We look at how much water you use and what you need to keep running during an outage, so the backup is sized to real need rather than a guess.
02
Size the storage
We match tank capacity to the duration and volume you want covered, so you know what the reserve will actually support.
03
Set up delivery
We install the pumping and plumbing so backup water is available when you need it, holding the work to our workmanship guarantee.
04
Maintain over time
We help you keep the system in good order so it is ready and reliable when an outage actually happens.

Ways we can set this up

We specify the right approach for your supply rather than selling a fixed package. These are the common configurations we install.

Right-sized storage

Tank capacity matched to the volume and duration you want covered during an outage.

Best for: Households and facilities that want a known reserve on hand.

Pump and delivery setup

Pumping and plumbing configured so backup water reaches your taps when the main supply drops.

Best for: Sites that need backup water to flow without manual intervention.

Integrated with existing supply

Backup tied into your current plumbing so it takes over smoothly during interruptions and returns to normal when supply returns.

Best for: Properties wanting a seamless handover between supplies.

What backup water can keep running

Sizing a backup system starts with deciding what you want to keep running during an outage. These are the typical uses we plan around, grouped by priority.

Drinking water
Essential priority
A reserve for drinking and cooking is usually the first priority when sizing storage.
Toilets and sanitation
Essential priority
Flushing and basic sanitation need water even during a short outage.
Washing and bathing
Moderate priority
Keeping some washing capacity available depends on how much storage you want to hold.
Laundry and appliances
Lower priority
Heavier water use can usually be deferred until the main supply returns.

Product warranty

12-month warranty on all products

Workmanship

2-year workmanship guarantee

Service area

Pretoria & Gauteng, within a 50km radius