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The Department of Water and Sanitation is calling on residents, particularly those in Gauteng, to reduce water consumption as the country prepares for the 2026/27 summer season.
The department warns that rising demand, a prolonged heatwave and anticipated El Niño conditions could put further pressure on water supplies, worsening shortages in areas already experiencing disruptions.
Gauteng residents use an average of 250 litres of water per person daily, significantly higher than the international average of 173 litres.
The department says it cannot increase current water allocations to meet rising demand.
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