The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has urged people to continue to use water sparingly and inculcate the culture of saving water. This is after DWS officially lifted water restrictions in Gauteng on Monday.
“Whilst Gauteng has had positive outcomes from the recent rains, South Africa remains in a drought as well as a water scarce country.”
The lifting of the water restrictions follows the recent rains that flowed into the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS), consisting of 14 dams which mainly serve Gauteng. The IVRS has been increasing week on week and was at 95.9% as per the readings dated 06 March.
The Gauteng municipalities within the Rand Water` area of supply, will be affected by the lifting of the restrictions. Other smaller towns such as Potchefstroom, Standerton and third party users supplied via the Vaal River Eastern Sub-System Augmentation Project and Usutu sub-system will also no longer have restrictions imposed.
