Persistent high temperatures in Rand Water’s area of supply have placed a strain on its bulk water supply system.
Justice Mohale, spokesman for Rand Water, says the lack of rainfall has further exacerbated the situation.
“The high water demand is projected to cause localised problems in some parts of the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane and the Ekurhuleni Metro,” he says.
Rand Water‘s bulk supply system is concerning, yet stable.
“Rand Water and its municipal customers are in discussions to jointly manage the situation,” Mohale adds.
Thenba Gadebe, spokesman for the metro, says the water demand is too high and is reaching critical levels.
“The metro urges residents to fix any leaking taps, use buckets when washing the car, refrain from filling swimming pools, re-use water to water the garden, use less water when bathing or showering and report any burst water pipes to 0860 543 000,” Gadebe says.
