Several Joburg water reservoirs 'critically low'

This includes Brixton Reservoir, Hursthill 1 Reservoir, Crosby Reservoir, Lawley Reservoir, and Eagles Nest Reservoir.

The utility’s spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala has urged residents to use water sparingly.

"Alternative water supply will be arranged for the affected customers and will be placed at strategic ‘locations. Residents are requested to observe level-1 water restrictions which are implemented from 1 September to 31 March.

“These restrictions prohibit the use of hosepipes to water gardens, wash cars, clean driveways, as well as fill up swimming pools and water features between 06:00 and 18:00.

 Instead, the use of greywater is encouraged. This is to ensure that systems are kept stable throughout the coming months," says Shabalala.

Shabalala says levels have improved in some areas, however, residents are still requested to use water sparingly.

"In  Brixton reservoir, The outlet has been opened at 50%; however, the water levels are still critically low. The outlet will be throttled (flow and pressure reduced) overnight to build capacity. 

In  Brixton towers, pumping to the tower has resumed, although poor pressure to no water is expected in high-lying areas.

“Hursthill 1 Reservoir is critically low, despite attempts to augment the supply. Low pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone. Customers in low-lying areas are urged to reduce consumption to help build capacity," says Shabalala.

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