Water levels at two reservoirs in Mogale drop below 50%
Mogale City Local Municipality has provided an update on the current water levels at three reservoirs in town, two of which are below 50%. In Witpoortjie, the situation is much worse and below 5%.
As Rand Water continues with its planned maintenance work, the majority of the water storage reservoir levels in Krugersdorp continue to rapidly drop meaning there will be a decrease in pressure in the system.
A statement issued by Mogale City Local Municipality’s (MCLM) Water Services Division late on July 12 stated that reservoir levels are sitting at the following percentages:
• Krugersdorp 2: 89%
• Krugersdorp 3: 47%
• Krugersdorp 4: 44%
• Witpoortjie 1: 2%
• Witpoortjie 2: 4%
The statement reads further that, “Krugersdorp 2, 3 and 4 are Rand Water Storage Depo Reservoirs which feed Kenmare, Munsieville and Dan Pienaar Reservoirs which also feed the CBD and all its surroundings while Witpoortjie 1 and 2 are Rand Water Reservoirs situated in Kagiso feeding Kagiso Reservoirs which subsequently feed the entire Kagiso and its surroundings.
“The municipality will continue to provide water to affected areas using available water tankers while Rand Water continues to conduct its planned maintenance.
“MCLM appeals to residents that still have water supply to stop trying to store water by filling bathtubs and other containers as these actions drastically drop water levels in the reservoirs. The municipality will continue to provide updates from Rand Water through the municipal website, local media, and WhatsApp notices as information becomes available.
“MCLM is asking for the co-operation of citizens by using available water sparingly, being patient, and your understanding during this period.”
