Rand Water warns it may cut supply to heavy users
Rand Water says water use has reached record levels even though it is pumping at maximum capacity. The utility urged municipalities to cut consumption and warned that it may reduce supply to customers that keep exceeding their limits.
Rand Water said it has warned municipalities about high consumption several times. It said demand in some areas stays persistently high. It said this makes it harder to balance supply across the network and raises the risk of disruptions.
Spokesperson Makenosi Maroo said immediate compliance is essential to avoid the risk of system failure and to protect continuity of supply. She said: "Rand Water is duty bound to protect the bulk supply system and will not hesitate to take appropriate action where necessary."
Rand Water said it may take further steps to protect the network. It called on overconsuming municipalities to cut their use to their allocated volumes.
Key facts
- Who
- Rand Water (water utility warning municipalities about high demand on its network); Makenosi Maroo (Rand Water spokesperson)
- What
- Rand Water warned that high demand is straining its network, which is pumping at maximum capacity while water usage has reached record levels. It urged municipalities to implement measures to cut consumption and said it may reduce supply to customers that keep exceeding consumption thresholds.
- When
- 20 October 2026
- Where
- South Africa
- Status
- Reported