Let us continue using water sparingly – municipality
Although City Power has completed repairs at the Eikenhof Substation, Mogale City reservoir levels remain low at 16, 35 and 44% respectively.
The municipality again pleaded with residents to limit their water consumption to only necessary household use, until at least Tuesday, March 12.
This is to help get reservoir levels to the desired minimum levels.
Following days of battling with low water levels at reservoirs and towers due to high demand, Mogale City Water Services regrets to inform residents that reservoirs have still not fully recovered.
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On March 8, the reservoir levels were:
• Krugersdorp Reservoir 2: 16%
• Krugersdorp Reservoir 3: 35%
• Krugersdorp Reservoir 4: 44%
In addition, Mogale City’s Water Services said as temperatures continue to peak, water demand and consumption are much higher than normal thus exceeding reservoir levels.
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“As a result, our water system does not get a chance to recover as water is immediately consumed once dispensed into reservoirs. Nearby water tanker fill-up points are also empty necessitating trucks to drive out further to fill up. Given the above-mentioned challenges, Water Services pleads with residents to limit their water consumption to necessary household use until Tuesday.
“While we acknowledge the need to stay cool and hydrated in this heatwave, we need every resident’s support to ensure that we have sufficient water to supply every household and business in the city.”
