A looming water crisis in Johannesburg could leave many residents without water this festive season, due to a combination of infrastructure issues, illegal connections, and leaks. Experts blame a lack of timely maintenance and repairs for the situation, which has seen almost half of the city's water supply lost. The City of Joburg has been urged to address the crisis by reducing leaks and expanding its water storage capacity.
JOHANNESBURG - Many Joburg residents face the harsh reality of not having water this festive season as the city finds itself in the midst of a brewing crisis.
Almost half of the water procured for Joburg from Rand Water is lost due to illegal connections leaks and infrastructure issues.Residents of Coronationville plead with Joburg Water to end long-standing water crisis "The City of Joburg must reduce leaks in its water distribution system and complete its current project for more water reservoirs."
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