Rand Water remains concerned with persistently high-water consumption in Gauteng particularly the City of Johannesburg and Tshwane. This above normal consumption that has exceeded the allocated volumes continues to place significant strain on the overall water supply network.

Current demand is forcing the system to operate under pressure, stretching infrastructure capacity to accommodate abnormally high usage levels. Furthermore, this high consumption has negatively affected water supply in parts of our bulk water supply area.

Rand Water, after engaging with high water consuming municipalities, will be reducing water supply to these areas to restore water supply in affected areas to stabilize the entire bulk water supply system.

We urge all customers and consumers to use water sparingly. We strongly encourage all high-water consuming municipalities to implement water-saving measures to help reduce demand and protect system stability.

For enquiries, please contact the following officials:

• Makenosi Maroo (Spokesperson) at 072 545 5041 mmaroo@randwater.co.za
• Justice Mohale (Media Relations Manager) at 083 417 6999 jmohale@randwater.co.za