Rand Water concerned about high water consumption in Gauteng
Rand Water says it remains concerned about persistently high water consumption in Gauteng, particularly in the City of Johannesburg and Tshwane.
The utility warns that usage above the allocated volumes continues to place significant strain on the overall supply network.
Rand Water Spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo, says current demand is forcing the system to operate under pressure.
“Currently, demand is forcing the system to operate under pressure stretching infrastructure capacity to accommodate abnormally high usage levels. Furthermore, this high consumption has negatively affected water supply in parts of our bulk water supply area. Rand Water, after engaging with the high water consuming municipalities, will be reducing water supply to these areas to restore water supply in affected areas so that we can stabilise the entire bulk water supply system,” says Maroo.
Media Statement
High Water Consumption Affecting Water Supply in Parts of Gauteng#RWWaterSupply #RWWaterDemandManagement #RWHighConsumption #RWWaterConservation #RWInfrastructure #RWWaterSustainability [NS] pic.twitter.com/FC6ZGxC8BW— Rand Water (@Rand_Water) February 7, 2026
