As the country embraces the spring season which leads to hot summer days and cool nights, residents of the City of Johannesburg have been reminded that level-1 water restrictions are still in full force.
The City’s spokesperson, Eleanor Mavimbela says under level-1 water restrictions, watering of gardens is not allowed in summer months between 6 am and 6 pm (1 Sept to 31 March) and residents are also not allowed to wash driveways and paved areas using hose pipes.
“The 20% Rand Water restrictions are also still in place, it is therefore critical now to use water sparingly to ensure a continuous sustainable water supply and to avoid putting strain on reservoirs due to high water demand outstripping supply,” said Mavimbela.
Further, Johannesburg Water says it is confronted with reservoirs’ and towers’ challenges in Midrand, Randpark Ridge and Kensington.
“These reservoirs and towers currently do not have enough capacity to supply water to residents in the area.”
Mavimbela said they are working around the clock to ensure that they mitigate these challenges and plead with residents of the City of Johannesburg to assist us by being mindful of the amount of water that they use.
Residents are also urged to continue to report all burst pipes, leaking water meters, open hydrants.
“Johannesburg Water is committed to providing sustainable water and water restrictions will be enforced by fines to consumers who contravened the Water Services by-law,” added Mavimbela.
