Taps run dry in Beaufort West as load shedding persists, authorities scramble | News24

Residents in the Central Karoo town of Beaufort West have been left without water for days due to the impact of load shedding. | MarvinCharles_

According to the municipality, the supply of potable water to residents had been interrupted since last week due to load shedding.

In a notice issued to residents, acting municipal manager Goodwill Nyathi said electricity was used to treat water and pump water from boreholes to reservoirs.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

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