Joburg Water to throttle supply in the city

Johannesburg residents are bracing themselves for another bout of water throttling expected to come into effect this week.

- Faizel Patel

The city is already on level 1 restrictions which came into effect from September 1, with a warning that if the measures proved ineffective, the city may need to escalate to level 2 or level 3 restrictions.

The level 1 restrictions prohibit the watering of gardens, filling of swimming pools, washing of cars and using hosepipes between 6am and 6pm.

Joburg Water said to optimise supply, certain systems would experience throttling around the clock in the city.

"This measure aims to maintain capacity and promote the equitable distribution of water among all customers.