Tshwane citizens use water tankers as scorching heat continues and taps run dry
Tankers were used to deliver water to residents as taps ran dry in parts of Tshwane on Monday. The City of Tshwane initially blamed Rand Water for cutting supply by 15% "without any notification". "Parts of Laudium and Atteridgeville in Pretoria West are without water as a result of water supply restrictions by Rand Water (not a service interruption). The reservoir levels started dwindling greatly in both areas on October 29‚" the city said in a statement. More than 10 water tankers were dispatched to the two areas to assist residents. Glenwood and Lynnwood Glen in Pretoria East also had water shortages, caused by burst pipes. "The city’s plumbers are fixing the leakages‚" said the city. "Water supply is expected to be restored late this afternoon." Officials were also investigating supply interruptions at La Montagne, where the feeding reservoir had enough water but it was not reaching the suburb. The Department of Water and Sanitation has imposed a 15% reduction on the use of wate...
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