Gauteng residents struggle amid prolonged water outages

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Gauteng residents struggle amid prolonged water outages
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Gauteng residents in various areas, including South Hills, Midrand, Naturena, Berea, and Linden, have been grappling with significant water supply disruptions for several days.

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can be traced back to a power failure that occurred at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant at midnight on Tuesday. As a result, many residents have been left with limited to no access to water, causing various challenges in their daily routines. Residents have reported the difficulties they face in bathing, cooking, and maintaining hygiene without a consistent water supply. Many have resorted to purchasing water, incurring additional expenses. Moreover, the situation has led to increased electricity consumption due to the need to boil water for various purposes.

Additionally, residents have highlighted the scarcity of water in local shops, making it even more challenging to secure this essential resource. As efforts to address the issue continue, affected residents hope for a swift resolution to their water woes.

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