Johannesburg water crisis persist. Image: iStock
Johannesburg WATER CRISIS persist as several areas still have no water
Johannesburg Water said the Eikenhof system’s operating issues are causing ongoing problems with water supply.
Johannesburg water crisis persist. Image: iStock
The Eikenhof system’s operating issues according to Johannesburg Water, are causing ongoing problems with water supply.
Some reservoirs and towers were further impacted by low supply and heavy demand over the weekend, leaving many regions in and around Johannesburg without water.
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This occurs as a heatwave that began in the City and spread to many other regions of the nation is projected to linger through Sunday.
Certain systems had to be turned off overnight
To give reservoirs and towers time to replenish, certain systems had to be turned off overnight on Saturday.
Technical teams are regularly evaluating reservoirs, according to Nombuso Shabalala, a spokesperson for Joburg Water.
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“We beg residents who do have access to water to utilize it carefully so that our systems are able to restore to sufficient levels. The utility is always keeping an eye on the network to investigate any potential alternatives to lessen and resolve the low supply issues in particular locations. Customers are given regular information and alternative water has been offered for the impacted areas,” said the statement.
What was announced last week by Johannesburg Water?
Last week, The South African reported that Johannesburg Water announced an unplanned shutdown in some suburbs and the city endured an outage of up to 15 hours.
The water shutdown took place on Tuesday, 3 October from 7am to 10pm.
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The affected areas included Wynberg, Bramley, Alexandra, Raumarais, Kew. Whitney Gardens. Corlett Gardens, Lombardy, Formain, Rembrandt, Dunserven, Lyndhurst, Glenhazel, Sunningdale, Savoy Estate, Gresswald, Highlands North, Parkwood North, Parkhurst, Craighall and Hyde Park.
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