The Department of Water and Sanitation has released a notice appealing to all Gauteng water consumers to cut back on their water usage.
A shutdown of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel system began on 1 October and will remain in effect until 30 November. The tunnel system has been shut down for maintenance and inspection purposes and will need to be drained, making water transfers into the Vaal River System temporarily impossible. Although no interruptions to the water supply have been planned, making a conscious effort to significantly restrict water usage is a necessity.
According to Sputnik Ratau, the spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation, contingency measures have been put into place to ensure the continued supply of water to Gauteng consumers.
Level 1 water restrictions are still in place, but conservation efforts need to be made by all consumers.
Link to water restrictions article:
Water restrictions for City of Johannesburg
To report any burst pipes, leaking meters or open hydrants, call 011 375 5555, SMS 082 653 2143 or visit the Johannesburg Water website https://www.johannesburgwater.co.za.
To report non-compliance with water restrictions, call the 24/7 JMPD hotline on 011 758 9650.
