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Johannesburg Water critically low reservoirs and towers improve. Photo: Pixabay.

Johannesburg Water: Reservoirs and towers improving steadily

Today, 26 October, Johannesburg Water updated that the South Hills tower remains steady with slight improvement…

Johannesburg Water

Johannesburg Water critically low reservoirs and towers improve. Photo: Pixabay.

Following yesterday’s unstable water supply, Johannesburg Water has announced that reservoirs and towers which were struggling with capacity are improving steadily.

WATER SUPPLY UPDATE FOR THE DAY

Today, 26 October, Johannesburg Water updated that the South Hills tower remains steady with slight improvement, showing an upward trajectory.

“Supply is normal to suburbs fed by the tower.”

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SYSTEMS REMAINING CRITICALLY LOW

The following systems remain 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.

Johannesburg Water further said the Commando system continues to be critical, “with all systems, comprising Brixton, Crosby, and Hursthill 1 and 2 at critically low levels”.

RESERVOIRS AND TOWERS TO BE THROTTLED OVERNIGHT

Moreover, the entity said the following reservoirs will be throttled to 90% overnight to preserve water and build capacity for the next day:

  • 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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