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Rand Water says a power supply failure at its Mapleton booster station in Tshwane, which is supplied from an Ekurhuleni substation, has affected the Vlakfontein reservoir that supplies Tshwane.
This comes after the city's power supply experienced failure at one of its pumping stations.
The total power supply failure experienced at Rand Water's Mapleton Booster Station on Wednesday could lead to water shortages. The booster station is supplied by the Ekurhuleni substation, fed from the Eskom grid.
Where possible consumers in Ekurhuleni are being asked to avoid activities that will consume large amounts of water like gardening.
Residents in several areas in the City of Tshwane could struggle with water supply due to the repair work being undertaken by Rand Water.