Joburg Water advised residents, especially those in high-lying areas, to store enough water prior to load shedding.
During load shedding, some areas were without water on February 13.
The spokesperson for Joburg Water, Isaac Dhludhlu, said they needed to pump water from reservoirs to water towers, and this was mostly in high lying areas.
“Joburg Water is in the process of issuing a tender for the supply of generators which would likely cost millions to ensure that water keeps running even when there’s no electricity,” he said.
“It is, however, not all towers that will require generators. Areas that receive water directly from the reservoirs will not be impacted by load shedding, ”Dhludhlu said.
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MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services Clr Nico de Jager said Joburg Water was working together with City Power to ensure that residents did not have to face water cuts.
“I have met with management of both Johannesburg Water and City Power to negotiate ways that will assist to minimise the impact on water towers when load shedding is implemented,” de Jager said.
“Johannesburg Water will communicate with City Power when water levels are running low at certain towers. City Power will then ensure that the power supply is restored to that specific area,” he said
“Level One water restrictions are still in place and will be enforced by fines to consumers who contravened the water services by-laws,” de Jager said.
Consumers are urged to report non-compliance to the metro police 24/7 hotline on 011 758 9650.
