Johannesburg Water announces water shutdown in parts of the city. Photo: Pixabay.com
According to Johannesburg Water, various streets will be affected from 20 October to 22 October, from 6pm to 4pm.
Johannesburg Water announces water shutdown in parts of the city. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has announced an unplanned water shutdown in several areas in the City of Johannesburg over the coming days and weeks.
Johannesburg Water notified of the following areas:
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Meanwhile, WaterCAN, an initiative of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), has called for Rand Water and Johannesburg Water to address widespread water leaks amid the ongoing water crisis.
Over the past year, Gauteng has witnessed a disturbing increase in water challenges, marked by frequent shutdowns, water shedding and now “water shifting”.
This crisis has left numerous communities without water for days, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.
According to WaterCAN, the situation has reached a critical point, with cities like Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni routinely losing 30% to 34% of their water to leaks and losses, while Emfuleni experiences an alarming 71% loss.
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