Rand Water Maintenance Expected To Worsen Joburg Supply Woes

Rand Waters maintenance work which could last up to 86 hours is expected to worsen the supply situation in the City of Johannesburg.

The work will start at 07:00 tomorrow morning on the Zwartkopjes and Eikenhof water systems. They both supply Johannesburg with water.

Areas that are expected to be affected include Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, Johannesburg central, Parktown and Aeroton.

Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo says, The maintenance work is typically scheduled during periods of low demand. December is particularly suitable for such work due to the closure of industries and by extension, the temporary depopulation of Gauteng province as residents travel for holidays. This timing also allows for quicker system recovery once the maintenance is completed. Rand Water has issued a 21-day notice to all affected municipal customers and industries.

Water Community Action Network WaterCAN says Johannesburg residents cannot endure another supply cut-off.