Govt 'addressing' water shortages in Gauteng - Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Thursday that the government "is working tirelessly to avoid possible total water outage in Gauteng".
The province is experiencing erratic water supply in different various municipalities, including Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni.
Mashatile answered questions in the National Assembly on Thursday.
He said the water crisis are caused by high consumption amongst other factors.
"I have had discussions with the Minister of Water and Sanitation regarding the water challenges in the country, especially in Gauteng.
"And critical measures are currently being implemented to ensure we do not reach a stage where an adequate supply of water becomes a crisis in the province.
"The reasons for the water supply disruptions in the Gauteng Province have been identified as the high levels of leaks in municipal water distribution systems, and high average consumption levels by residents."
Mashatile said a technical team has been set up between the Department of Water and Sanitation, Rand Water, and the Gauteng Metropolitan Municipalities to monitor water storage and municipal consumption.
"The Water Task Team is also monitoring the implementation of measures to ensure that municipalities are able to immediately implement the recommendations made by Rand Water to avert water depletion," he added.
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