Today, 26 October, Johannesburg Water updated that the South Hills tower remains steady with slight improvement...
Following yesterday’s unstable water supply, Johannesburg Water has announced that reservoirs and towers which were struggling with capacity are improving steadily.The following systems remain critically low: Doornkop, Parktown, Berea, Alexandra Park, Eagles Nest reservoirs, while the Linden 1 tower is critically low to empty. Low pressure to no water is expected in these supply zones.
Johannesburg Water further said the Commando system continues to be critical, “with all systems, comprising Brixton, Crosby, and Hursthill 1 and 2 at critically low levels”.Moreover, the entity said the following reservoirs will be throttled to 90% overnight to preserve water and build capacity for the next day:Meanwhile, Johannesburg Water has also reminded its customers about level-1 water restrictions that are currently in full swing.
The entity also reminded the residents about the importance of adhering to the water restrictions as supply challenges worsened. “It is critical to use water sparingly as water conservation remains a strong priority in the city, to ensure sustainable water supply,” Johannesburg Water cautioned. Level-1 Water restrictions run from 1 September to 31 March, annually. The restrictions are due to increasing water consumption caused by warmer weather and lack of rain.Use a glass of water to rinse when brushing your teethReuse grey water to wash your garden or pot plants
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