Johannesburg Water (Joburg Water), the city\u2019s water and sanitation utility, recently provided an important update on the current state of Johannesburg\u2019s water supply system. They detailed extensive efforts to stabilise and upgrade critical infrastructure across the metro. These plans are designed to address ageing assets, reduce water losses, and meet increasing demand. This will ensure reliable and equitable water services for all residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
READ MORE:<\/strong> Vaal Dam Overflows as La Ni\u00f1a Season Nears in Gauteng<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The system currently relies heavily on upstream water reservoirs which fluctuate in capacity. Johannesburg Water officials explained that when reservoir levels fall approximately below 40%, the supply struggles to meet demand, creating instability. Building resilience through infrastructure upgrades is essential to operate independently of high reservoir water levels and provide continuous water supply services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The entity\u2019s managing director Ntshavheni Mukwevho says about<\/a> 22 reservoirs need attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere are 22 reservoirs that are outside the norm, which are part of our plan, where we will be doing the work in the current financial year. We are really in the process of getting contractors appointed, and we are aiming that by November, we should\u2019ve appointed the contractors that will be working all 17 reservoir complexes that comprise of 22 reservoirs.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTable of contents<\/h2>
Current Water Supply Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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