Water levels in reservoirs supplying many Kempton Park suburbs and other areas in Ekurhuleni have reached critical levels, resulting in low water pressure.
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality again urged residents and businesses to utilise water sparingly as temperatures continue to soar, placing strain on water supply.
If the situation deteriorates further, the metro will implement water shedding measures and shut off supply from 10pm to 3am.
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Water and sanitation officials are continuously monitoring the levels at reservoirs throughout the city and will implement water shedding measures as required.
Areas under severe pressure are Bonaero Park, Isando, Croydon, Spartan, Esther Park, Edleen, Terenure, Kempton Park West, Chloorkop, Pomona, Bredell, Glen Marais, Glen Erasmia, Allen Grove, Aston Manor, Rhodesfield, Spartan, Kempton Park CBD and Kempton Park extension four.
There is currently no water in Dawnview, Gerdview, Marlands, Germiston CBD, Elsburg, Lambton, Fishers Hill, Wadeville, Bedfordview, Primrose Hill and Sunny Rock. Sunnyridge residents are also without water.
Consumers in all areas of Ekurhuleni are requested to adhere to the following measures:
No filling of swimming pools.
No gardening and irrigation at all unless you make use of grey water.
No water washing of pavements and cars.
Reduce showering time and capture in buckets the cold water that initially comes from the showers.
Repair leaking cisterns.
