Rand Water and Johannesburg Water say consumers still use too much water, despite calls for reduced use to take the strain off systems already running at capacity.
In a statement reiterating a call for an urgent reduction in water use, they said they could not maintain reservoirs at high water levels because of increased consumption in the metro and surrounds.
"As a result, reservoir levels remain at their lowest due to high consumption by consumers," a joint statement said. "High potable water consumption may result in the collapse of the system, which will result [in] intermittent water supply."Rand Water supplies an average of 4 643 megalitres per day.Still, peak day demand is at 5 036 megalitres per day to 18 municipalities in Gauteng, parts of the North West, Free State and Mpumalanga to more than 17 million consumers."Rand Water has 58 strategically located reservoirs.
"Due to high consumption, levels are below 60%. Therefore, we urge consumers to reduce their consumption and to adopt water-saving habits."Refrain from filling swimming pools until consumption reduces.Public facilities to reduce flow and number of taps. Do not leave the tap running when brushing your teeth.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust.
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