Gauteng's Taps Could Run Dry as Reservoir Levels Crash to 28.9%

Gauteng's Taps Could Run Dry as Reservoir Levels Crash to 28.9%

Rand Water warns reservoir storage has dropped to 28.9%, putting Gauteng's water security at risk and prompting urgent calls for municipalities to cut consumption and fix leaks.

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Rand Water has warned that Gauteng's water security is at risk as reservoir storage has fallen to 28.9% [1]. The utility is calling on municipalities to reduce overconsumption and repair widespread infrastructure leaks [1].

The warning points to a supply system under mounting strain, with storage levels dropping well below what is needed to keep taps flowing reliably across the province. Rand Water said the pressure on reservoirs is being driven by excessive water use and infrastructure that is losing water before it ever reaches households [1].

The utility's appeal places responsibility on municipalities to act on both fronts — reining in overconsumption and repairing widespread infrastructure leaks [1]. Without those steps, the region's water security remains at risk, Rand Water warned [1].

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