Mogale City water supply crisis: ‘Levels remain extremely low’
Water levels are currently only at 16%, 26% and 49% respectively.
Parts of town have been without water for a week and this is likely to continue as water levels remain low.
Mogale City Water Services stated on Monday afternoon, March 11 that water levels have only increased by 11,9% since last week Tuesday (March 5).
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“As improvement in our water system remains incredibly low, Water Services continues to plead with consumers that having running water to restrict consumption to household use. The current increased water usage is dropping water levels in our reservoirs at an alarming rate as they do not get a chance to fill up.”
They added as of this morning, the below update on Rand Water reservoir levels can be given. Both Rand Water and Mogale City’s systems remain under constant pressure.
The levels are as follows:
• Krugersdorp Reservoir 2: 16%
• Krugersdorp Reservoir 3: 26%
• Krugersdorp Reservoir 4: 49%
“These levels are adversely affecting reservoir levels in the Krugersdorp and Kenmare Reservoirs which are currently at 5% while Kagiso Reservoir is at 2%. This makes it impossible for Water Services to pump water to respective areas for distribution. The current heatwave is also putting severe strain on the water system as water demand and consumption is much higher than normal,” the statement read.
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They added that Water Services will continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates. Should the situation not improve, water throttling (reducing pressure and flow) will be considered in some areas to stabilise the networks while ensuring that sufficient water is available in our reservoirs to supply every household and business in the city.
“We once again urge residents to adopt water-saving measures to reduce high consumption.”
