Water crisis hits Johannesburg hard

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Water crisis hits Johannesburg hard
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Joburg Water, a key supplier in Johannesburg, reports water disruptions, blaming Rand Water for the crisis.

In a concerning turn of events, Joburg Water, a major water supplier in Johannesburg, has reported significant disruptions in its water supply, pointing fingers at Rand Water for the

As a temporary solution, the South Hills tower has been supplying water to the affected areas through a tower bypass system. With the promise to resume regular pumping when the supply situation improves. Low-lying areas in the city are expected to experience reduced water pressure, while higher-altitude regions may have little to no water at all. Several reservoirs, including Berea, Alexander Park, Doornkop, Parktown, Linksfield, Eagle’s Nest, Linden 1 tower, and the Commando System, are reported to be at critical or near-empty levels, exacerbating the dire situation.

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