Frequent power cuts and hot weather have seen water levels run low at a number of reservoirs.
JOHANNESBURG - With no end in sight for power cuts, there are now serious concerns about the provision of water in Gauteng.Sandton and Midrand are the latest areas to be affected.
Rand Water has placed 30% restrictions on 14 reservoirs, while outlet valves at 11 others have been reduced by 50%.Johannesburg Water says the Honeydew, Alexander Park and Jabulani reservoirs are critically low.Tshwane is also facing water supply problems, while Ekurhuleni residents say they have seen water cuts often follow power cuts.
With the continued hot weather forecast, Rand Water has pleaded with residents to use water sparingly.
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