Due to increased water demand caused by persistent high temperatures, the City of Tshwane, City of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipalities have started implementing water restrictions.
According to the SA Government News Agency Rand Water has issued the two cities and the municipality a notification stating that its supply pipeline servicing the areas is under severe strain due to increased water demand.
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“The lack of rainfall in Gauteng is exacerbating the situation. The high water demand will cause localised problems in the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality,” said Rand Water in a statement.
The temporary water restrictions, implemented with immediate effect, include watering gardens with hosepipes or a sprinkler system between 6am and 6pm, washing vehicles with hosepipes and filling swimming pools.
Rand Water warned that should the restrictions not be adhered to, the situation may worsen.
The water restrictions will be implemented until further notice.
