Tshwane residents urged to use water sparingly
Residents have been urged to exercise restraint, as the water pumped into the storage facility is being consumed at a much higher rate than what the system can supply.
A water tanker stationed in Johannesburg to assist residents still reeling from a mass outage on 7 March 2024. Picture: X/@JHBWater
JOHANNESBURG - Tshwane's water woes continue to persist as the metro continues to battle high water consumption, particularly in Atteridgeville and surrounding areas.
While announcing an outage Sunday, the metro expressed concern about water levels dropping at an alarmingly rapid rate in the reservoir that supplies water to these areas.
Residents have been urged to exercise restraint, as the water pumped into the storage facility is being consumed at a much higher rate than what the system can supply.
City of Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the supplying reservoir is currently empty, with water technicians combing through the network to find an alternative, healthy supply.
"Residents are urged to make the following water conservation measures part of their daily normal lifestyle. Do not water or irrigate gardens with hosepipes or sprinkler systems between 06:00 and 18:00. By adhering to water-saving hints, the city and its residents can contribute immensely to water conservation and safeguard water levels from deteriorating," said Mashigo.