JOHANNESBURG - Joburg Water has cancelled its planned shutdown in the West of Johannesburg as water demand continues to surpass supply.
Joburg Water said it cancelled the planned shutdown - which was set to take place on Wednesday due to technical and risk challenges.READ MORE:Budget constraints affecting plans to upgrade infrastructure, says Joburg Water Joburg Water said infrastructure in the area is extremely strained and has resorted to isolating some of the reservoirs between 9pm and 4am to build capacity.Residents across the city have been urged to use water sparingly and adhere to the restrictions that are in place to reduce demand.
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