Pretoria – The City of Tshwane on Wednesday announced that it was implementing further “water flow control measures” that will affect water supply to some areas.
The City said it was implementing further water flow control measures in some parts of the city from today, (11 October 2023).
“Several parts of Tshwane are continuing to record a concerning increase in water consumption which has compelled the city to further implement water flow control measures on identified reservoirs,” the City said.
“To guarantee a sustainable and equitable water supply and to avoid a total collapse of the system, flow to the City of Tshwanes Heights HL, Klapperkop, and Garsfontein Reservoirs will be curtailed to help recover and ultimately stabilise the overall supply system.”
The city said it encourages residents to assist in conserving and using water sparingly by doing the following:
No irrigation is allowed.
Do not wash cars.
Do not clean driveways or pavements using hosepipe.
Do not fill swimming pools.
Flush toilets only when necessary.
Close a running tap while brushing your teeth.
Reduce daily water usage as much as possible.
The city appeals to all residents to use water sparingly during this period.
Last week, the city implemented water flow control measures on specific high-consuming meters supplying parts of Pretoria East.
