Water supply disruptions in Gauteng linked to rising demand and infrastructure failures

VAAL TRIANGLE - Water supply disruptions in the Vaal Triangle and the rest of Gauteng are driven by increasing demand and ageing infrastructure failures. The Department of Water and Sanitation, alongside the provincial government and Rand Water, highlighted ongoing water supply challenges in the province. The department’s report revealed that Johannesburg lost 35% of its water supply due to outdated and poorly maintained infrastructure. Water and Sanitation minister, Pemmy Majodina, told the media, Rand Water has invested R3.5-billion to boost capacity at the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant.

PHOTO: (X - Minister Pemmy Majodina joined by Premier Lesufi, Deputy Mahlobo and Dada Morero address the media on water supply challenges in Turbine Hall , Johannesburg.)