While most of Johannesburg Water reservoirs and towers have stabilised, the entity cited difficulties with a few still struggling with capacity.
THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT WATER SUPPLY
On Wednesday, 25 October, Johannesburg Water updated that the South Hills tower had seen immense improvement, with the tower levels enjoying an upward trajectory.
However, on the other hand, the suffering was not over by other systems.
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THE BAD NEWS ABOUT CRITICALLY LOW SUPPLY
The following systems are 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.
“The Commando system continues to be strained, with all systems, comprising Brixton, Crosby, and Hursthill 1 and 2 at critically low levels,” said Johannesburg Water
PROMISING RESERVOIRS AND TOWERS FOR TOMORROW
Moreover, the entity said the following reservoirs will be throttled to 90% overnight to preserve water and build capacity for Thursday:
- Brixton
- Hursthill 1 and 2
- Rabie Ridge
- Diepsloot
- Chiawelo
- Glenvista
- Berea
- Alexandra Park
JOHANNESBURG WATER REMINDS RESIDENTS OF WATER RESTRICTIONS
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.
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TIPS TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION
Here are simple water-saving habits to implement into your daily routine
- Do not leave taps dripping
- wash your car on the grass with grey water as this will water your lawn at the same time
- Shorten your showering time
- Use a glass of water to rinse when brushing your teeth
- Take shallow baths and avoid filling your bath to a depth greater than 100mm
- Reuse grey water to wash your garden or pot plants
- Fix all leaking plumbing features in your house
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