‘Rand Water systems currently low but stable’

Rand Water says they are experiencing an upward trend in water consumption in most areas of the Gauteng metros.

According to Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo, “Gauteng metros consume more than 75% of the water produced by Rand Water.”

She said to address the continuing upward trend, Rand Water leadership under Rand Water Board chairperson Ramateu Monyokolo, is meeting with executive mayors of Gauteng metros. To date, Rand Water has met with the executive mayors of Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg.

“The meetings with both mayors discussed high water consumption and sought to address the matter. They voiced their support for initiatives by the technical teams to reduce consumption and pledged to drive the initiatives at that level.”

Regarding water supply Maroo said, “Rand Water systems are currently low but stable. We provide bulk potable water to 18 municipalities including Gauteng metros through several interlinked strategic reservoirs. Therefore, high consumption in one area/ system places a strain on the entire system.

“The daily technical team meetings between Rand Water and Gauteng metros to discuss and implement technical solutions continue to take place. High consumption by metros necessitates for Rand Water to pump more to metros and this depletes Rand Water’s storage.”

Maroo concluded by saying Rand Water will continue to engage the Gauteng metros in efforts to reduce their water consumption and avert interrupted supply.