SA water crisis: Ekurhuleni deals with water supply issues
The City of Ekurhuleni claims to be actively resolving ongoing water supply issues especially where low storage levels are affecting supply.
The City of Ekurhuleni claims to be actively resolving ongoing water supply issues, especially in the Tsakane/Geluksdal and Etwatwa/Daveyton regions where low storage levels are affecting supply and pressure.
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Pumps are temporarily shut down until water levels stabilize, according to city spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, in order to prevent cavitation in the system.
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RESTOCKING STORAGE LEVELS
In order to restock storage levels, Dlamini stated that the KwaThema reservoir’s outlets will remain shut over night.
“We are working in close coordination with Rand Water, following their efforts to enhance the RW Mapleton system. We are awaiting further updates from Rand Water to ensure an equitable water supply for all residents.
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“In the meantime, we are providing alternative water sources to all impacted communities. We urge the community to remain calm during this period as we work diligently to restore consistent water supply to all affected areas,” said Dlamini.
RAND WATER AND JOHANNESBURG WATER STATEMENT REGARDING WATER SUPPLY ISSUES
In a joint statement, Rand Water and Johannesburg Water urged consumers and citizens to use water sparingly as demand exceeded supply.
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“Rand Water and Johannesburg Water are noticing increasing water consumption from customer metres that are in the system. This increase is putting strain on the system, and consumers and citizens can help by reducing their water consumption.
“Rand Water’s primary and secondary stations are operating at their maximum capacity, however, the entity is unable to maintain its reservoirs at high water levels because of high consumption by consumers and citizens in the metro and surrounding areas.
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“As a result, reservoir levels remain at their lowest due to high consumption by consumers,” said Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo.