Stage 2 water restrictions lead to critically low reservoir levels
Rand West City Local Municipality warns residents of critically low water levels due to Stage 2 restrictions imposed by Rand Water and assures that water tanks will be provided.
Rand West City Local Municipality (RWCLM) informs residents of critically low water levels at various reservoirs.
RWCLM spokesperson Phillip Montshiwa confirmed that Rand Water has implemented Stage 2 water restrictions on the municipality. Bekkersdal and Glenharvie reservoirs are both at 0% capacity, including Bekkersdal Pressure Towers, Glenharvie Reservoirs 1 and 2.
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Other areas where pumping has been suspended due to critically low water levels include:
• Finsbury Reservoir – 40% capacity
• Westergloor Reservoirs 1, 2, and 3 – 20% capacity each
• Greenhills Reservoirs 1 and 2 – 20% capacity
Waterpan Reservoir is currently at 47% capacity, while Westonaria Reservoir 1 is at 80%, Reservoir 2 at 45%, and Reservoir 3 at 88%. Hillshaven Reservoir is currently at 85% capacity.
Montshiwa stated that due to Rand Water restrictions causing 0% water levels in Bekkersdal, Venterspos, and parts of Westonaria, residents currently have no water access.
“Pumps have also been switched off in Randfontein, affecting supply to Mohlakeng and Toekomsrus. The municipality will deploy water tanks to ensure continued access,” he said.
