Despite Rand Water announcing that full pumping capacity has been restored, taps are still dry in Joburg's northern areas, such as Sandton.
Bulk water supply utility Rand Water says reservoirs in Joburg and Ekurhuleni metros are being pumped up following widespread water shortages.
Rand Water says a meeting was held with Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni officials following a thunderstorm that damaged power lines at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment plant.“All the technical and communication teams agreed to work together to address the water supply challenges,” the entities said in a joint statement.
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