Municipal spokesperson, Dika Kheswa, has urged residents to use water sparingly.

This follows after reservoir levels dipped due to continuous and increased load-shedding in the area. He says that this may result in water disruptions, especially in high-lying areas.

The municipality has apologised for the inconvenience that this may cause.  

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Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu previously raised concern over the state of infrastructure maintenance, poor water management, and municipalities' failure to pay debts. He said that on average, 40% of water across Free State municipalities is lost due to a lack of maintenance - resulting in leakages.

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Two of the Free State’s largest hospitals were earlier this year forced to postpone some surgeries due to challenges with water supply. Free State Health Department spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi, said at the time that these hospital’s reservoirs were under pressure, in the wake of week-long interruptions in the city. The facilities were forced to only perform high-risk and life-threatening surgeries – postponing others.

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Meanwhile the Dihlabeng Local Municipality in the Free State was also under pressure due to load-shedding, implemented by Eskom, which lead to the loss of water supply.

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