Due to heavy water usage and Rand Water’s stage 2 limitations, the City of Ekurhuleni’s water storage levels continue to be critically low.
To allow reservoir levels to recover, the city requests that water usage be reduced.
According to Zweli Dlamini, the city has taken a number of actions to raise the reservoir levels in the interim.
“Among those is the reduction of water pressure in areas with high consumption and closing of outlet valves at night to allow the reservoir levels to build up. Furthermore, the city prioritises all major burst pipes and leaks to contain water losses,” said Zweli.
There was little to no water in the following reservoirs:
Central Reservior – 0%
Knoppiesfontein Res – 0%
Sunny Ridge – 0.48%
Sunnyridge – 1.4%
Daveyton Res – 10%
Voggelfontein – 11%
Primrose – 16%
Etwatwa x9 – 18.74%
Russel – 22%
Kwa-Thema 2 Res – 33.04%
Kwa-Thema 1 Res – 35.83
Etwatwa EXT 19 Res – 39%
Cossins Road Res – 43.87%
Cossins – 44%
Sallies – 45%
Kempton West – 50%
The general public is reminded that irrigation is prohibited between 07:00 and 17:00, and that water supply bylaws governing unauthorised connections, water use, and any other violations of water-related legislation are strictly enforced.
To supply water to the impacted areas, the city has sent out water tankers.
Residents are urged to rectify any leaks in their homes and to contact the municipal water reticulation network via 0860 543 000, the My CoE App, or social media sites to report leaks and pipe bursts.
