The City of Ekurhuleni has noted a strain on the water supply system due to the current high temperatures which are currently exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. The city, therefore, urges customers to use water sparingly to reduce demand. Reduction of demand is particularly important since the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast that temperatures […]

On average, the City attends to about 5,000 sewer complaints per month and spends almost R364 million per annum on sewer maintenance.

The City of Ekurhuleni urges residents and businesses to implement water-saving measures while work continues to increase water storage levels in some areas. Water supply has been interrupted in multiple areas due to low supply from the bulk supplier, Rand Water, and of late increased demand from customers. City of Ekurhuleni’s spokesperson, Zweli Dlamini, says […]

The City of Ekurhuleni’s new 5.5 megalitres (ML) elevated water tower in Northmead, Benoni, is nearing competition. In actual fact, 90% of the overall work has been completed.

Citizens of the City of Ekurhuleni have until the end of the month to make submissions on the new draft Water Services By-law. The extension has been granted to ensure that more members of the public are catered for before the new by-law is approved and comes into effect. This draft Water Services By-Law combines […]

The City of Ekurhuleni is faced with the challenge of high-water losses, particularly in areas that are deemed to be indigent. In this regard, the city has launched a campaign called Be The Change to coincide with World Water Day and National Water Week. At the centre of the city’s campaign is educating people about […]

The City of Ekurhuleni advises residents to keep their taps closed at all times during water supply interruptions to avoid erroneous billing caused by air trapped in the pipes passing through the water meters. The water metering glitch, which some residents may have encountered during the recent water supply interruptions, is because the city uses […]