Rand Water has issued a notice to the City of Tshwane regarding their water distribution network that is currently under severe pressure because of the water demand that is constantly exceeding the water supply.
The City’s Utility Services and Reginal Operations and Coordination, Phillip Nel, said the situation has resulted in low water levels in some of the critical reservoirs in the Rand Water systems.
“Rand Water reservoir levels continue to decline, and some reservoirs have now dropped as low as 30%,” said Nel.
He said the impact of the low reservoir levels is that soon there will not be sufficient water to supply municipalities, and that will lead to an avoidable water shortages and subsequent water supply interruptions.
Rand water has requested municipalities to assist by decreasing the water demand within their water supply areas.
“I would also like to remind residents that the water restrictions that were imposed previously in line with the water supply bylaws were never withdrawn and are therefore still applicable,” said Nel.
The city of Tshwane has urged all residents to make every effort to decrease the water demand by adhering to the water restrictions and reducing their water consumption.
